Commentary

Dalia Ghanem visited a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon and sheds light on the potentially devastating consequences of defunding UNRWA for its residents and for the security of the country.

The death of Alexei Navalny is an indictment of Vladimir Putin’s regime. But his immense personal courage in opposing Putin’s rule is a reminder that there exists another Russia beyond cheering Kremlin loyalists and a subservient population. Navalny succeeded in exposing the base...

It seems likely that India will use this year’s edition of the Raisina Dialogue to showcase its prowess on the global diplomatic stage – also with the upcoming elections in mind. But for ‘India’s Moment’ to come to fruition, the country’s rulers need to look beyond foreign policy...

The White House’s announcement that it is pausing pending LNG export permits, citing environmental concerns, has generated concern in some quarters. However fears that this decision will put Europe's energy security at risk are overblown.

Against the backdrop of two major wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, the EU is bracing for a pivotal year with two important elections: the European parliamentary elections and the US presidential elections, as well as crucial decisions on who gets appointed to the top jobs at...

The EU faces a crucial challenge in 2024: supplying Ukraine and rebuilding its arsenals. While tight budgets impede immediate industry restructuring, the EU's pivotal move could be championing dual-use strategic enablers.

A decade after the Maidan uprising, EU leaders have made the historic decision to open accession negotiations with Ukraine. But is the initial mood of jubilation that greeted this decision misplaced?

Following hard-fought negotiations, the 28th COP summit in Dubai has culminated in a historic decision to ‘transition away’ from fossil fuels. Although not legally binding, the COP28 declaration will send a powerful signal to markets and policymakers about the direction in which...

On 17 December, snap parliamentary and local elections are taking place in Serbia. As international pressure on the Serbian government mounts, the elections are seen as a ‘make or break’ moment. Will the elections further cement the ruling party’s grip on power or mark a new...

The number of meetings between Chinese and EU officials has increased significantly recently. On the eve of the EU-China summit, the question must be asked: are these exchanges leading to results? It appears particularly difficult for the EU and China to discuss issues like...