Tag "EU"
No end in sight for conflict in Eastern Ukraine
As armed conflict continues in Eastern Ukraine amid failed attempts at ceasefires, should we expect new flare-ups in the Donbass region in 2018?
Europe’s main challenge in 2018 will come from within
European leaders enter the new year with a number of serious challenges on their agenda: from Russia, from the US, but mainly – from the erosion of democratic values in Europe itself.
Italy’s emerging terrorist threat
The recent apprehension of the Moroccan Nabil Benhamir in Genoa has sparked renewed interest for Rome’s counterterrorism strategy. Although Italy is a high symbolic country and despite the Islamic State’s repeated calls for attacks, the country has not suffered a major jihadist terrorist attack – yet.
The Week Ahead: 3 – 9 December
UK reaches Brexit deadline. Brazilian president supports campaign rally. India changes interest rates. US government faces shutdown. All in The Week Ahead.
EU divisions and US sanctions to delay Nord Stream 2
Under pressure from US sanctions, legislation in Denmark, and weakening support in Germany, Nord Stream 2 will likely be significantly delayed.
Why Nord Stream 2 will go ahead despite opposition
Opposition to the Nord Stream 2 pipeline will be outweighed by existing investments, economic benefits, and the backing of major European powers.
The Week Ahead: 5 – 11 November
Argentine Central Bank rate change. Brexit talks restart. Trump goes to Asia. US tax changes. All in the Week Ahead.
Ukraine anti-corruption protests signal growing discontent
Pressure is growing on Poroshenko as stagnation of political and economic reform in Ukraine has seen opposition groups once again staging demonstrations in Kiev.
Guest Post: Why Brexit could be Europe’s last chance to build a stronger union
The political consequences of a “No deal” Brexit are more damaging to Europe than imagined – but there is also a window of opportunity.
Sanctions aren’t stopping Russia’s LNG ambitions
Despite the US and EU sanctions in the energy sector, new LNG projects continue to flourish in Russia.
