EU to Go It Alone on Iran Nuclear Deal
With their economic interests imperiled and domestic public opinion squarely behind them, EU leaders are looking into ways to save the Iran nuclear deal. However, good policy options will be few and far between, particularly for EU companies with high exposure to the US market.
China vs. the EU: The Influence War that Only One Side Is Fighting
China’s covert influencing activities are potentially far more consequential to the EU than those of Russia. So why is no one talking about them?
Neglected Backwater: Russia’s Growing Influence in the Balkans
Russia will keep making inroads in the Balkans so long as Brussels and Washington ignore the region.
Armenia: Another Color Revolution?
If Armenia is headed for a color revolution, it’s one that will diverge from past examples.
EU: “Ever Closer Union” Hits a Wall with the Visegrád Four
Orban’s resounding election victory in Hungary and Macron’s “civil war” speech at the European Parliament reveal the widening rift between two competing visions of the EU’s future.
Turkey’s Erdogan Calls for Early Elections
A nationalist resurgence and disorganized opposition have Erdogan rolling the dice on early elections. Will his gamble pay off?
Russia in the Arctic: Friend or Foe?
Russia is making great strides in the Arctic. Should other Arctic Council states be concerned?
Global Forecast (04-17-2018)
Ambivalence in the United States on new Russia sanctions, a Jupiter rises to defend democracy in Europe, and the IMF predicts solid global growth for 2018.
Legal Ramifications in the Self-Driving Car Era
The advent of self-driving cars will inevitably give rise to difficult legal questions.
Hungarian Voters Deal a Blow to the European Union
Viktor Orbán’s decisive election victory sets the stage for a long-delayed East-West battle over what lies at the heart of the European Union.