Europe
After Mosul: the terrorist threat in Europe
After its military set backs, the Islamic State will continue to constitute a major terrorist threat in Western Europe in the foreseeable future.
Why can’t Theresa May get it right on counter-terrorism?
Following a string of deadly terrorist attacks, Prime Minister Theresa May is pressed to formulate a coherent counter-terrorist policy aimed at preventing future violent acts while preserving civil liberties.
The new EU presidency: Priorities and the work ahead
Estonia, the first member of the Estonian-Bulgarian-Austrian trio that will govern the EU for the next 18 months, will assume the EU presidency on July 1. How will Estonia’s presidency
Putin’s failure to tackle corruption will be Navalny’s gain
The recent national protests, on June 13th and March 30th, are the harbinger of a very real challenge for the Russian government.
Understanding the future of the European defence industry
The June 2017 Reflection Paper on Defence showcases three possible scenarios for the evolution of EU cooperation in defence.
Why do terrorist attacks succeed?
Understanding why terrorist attacks succeed is essential in setting up long-term policies aimed at eradicating the Sunni extremist threat.
Turkey’s influence network in Europe is leading to tension
President Erdogan uses Turkey religious network in Europe to expand the government monitoring of opposition figures and gain popular support.
The risks of Finland’s populist downfall
The downfall of the populist Finns Party exposes potentially significant risks to political and societal stability for Finland.
Under the Radar: Failure of largest lender only beginning of Azerbaijan’s worries
The failure of IBA highlights Azerbaijan’s exposure to interconnected risk in the financial and energy sectors as finances dwindle.
President Macron will face an uphill start
Macron’s mandate will in part depend on the outcome of the June parliamentary elections. His liberal reforms are also likely to face a strong opposition.
