Regions

Half a billion dollars that changes the rules of the game in Geneva?

China The Editorial Board - May 25, 2025.

A few days ago, on 21 May, China announced that it will transfer USD 500 million to the World Health Organisation over the next five...

Have Western businesses left Russia for good?

Russia Thane Gustafson - May 25, 2025.

In recent weeks, Russian officials have promoted the idea that once the war in Ukraine ends, Western businesses – particularly American companies – would be...

The US retreat is underway

US Carl Bildt - May 23, 2025.

Are we heading into an era when the United States simply matters less? This question may sound odd, considering that America remains the world’s leading...

Europe pays increasing price for climate change

EU Ferry Biedermann - May 22, 2025.

Spring and the approach of summer have, over the last couple of years not only brought the pleasant contemplation of holidays and basking in sunshine...

Is Israel still the central pillar of US foreign policy in the Middle East?

Middle East Shlomo Ben-Ami - May 21, 2025.

Israel’s government decided last week to expand its military offensive against Hamas – an effort that, it notes, may include “seizing” Gaza. It is a brutal...

UK-EU "reset" deal – between sovereignty and cooperation

UK Tomorrow's Affairs Staff - May 21, 2025.

The "reset" of relations between the United Kingdom and the European Union has introduced a pragmatic approach where previous agreements had failed. On 19 May,...

Europe changes course - Syria gets a chance, Israel a warning

Middle East The Editorial Board - May 21, 2025.

The European Council adopted two decisions that marked a significant change in the European Union's policy towards the Middle East. The lifting of almost all...

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