Central, Eastern, and Southern Europe
Recent high-profile arrests show how Russia exploited greed to buy its way into the Western establishment. The invasion of Ukraine has broken the model.
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December 21, 2022
Morocco Breaks Africa’s Neutrality with Arms for Ukraine — Reports
Morocco has become the first African state to provide military assistance to Ukraine, according to French, Czech, and Ukrainian reports.
December 21, 2022
It’s Complicated
The Western front is the one that matters.
December 18, 2022
Rumors That Resonate
Speculation about Putin’s fate highlights his weakness.
December 16, 2022
Slovakia’s Government Falls
The administration lost its first prime minister, then its majority, and finally, a no-confidence vote.
December 16, 2022
Wagner Mercenary Pleads for Return to Jail
Discontent among Russian mercenaries reflects a wider loss of support for Vladimir Putin’s war among the army, civilians, and ultranationalists.
December 14, 2022
Italy Seeks to Calm the Balkan Cockpit
Italy is keen to expand its role in the Western Balkans, where trouble and opportunity lurk.
December 14, 2022
Erdoğan — Winged, but no Lame Duck
A decade of unorthodox economic policies from the government of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan appeared to come home to roost this year. Now things are changing.
December 14, 2022
Beware of (Russian) Hubs Bearing Gifts
Turkey and Russia want to establish a gas hub. Should the project be taken seriously, and what are the implications for Eastern Europe?
December 13, 2022
The Zeitenwende – a Health Check
Almost 10 months after his Zeitenwende (watershed moment) speech, Germany’s Chancellor is being asked what’s changed?