After Election, Ukraine Renews Offensive Against Separatists
Ukraine’s government interprets its election victory as a mandate for decisive action against the rebels.
Europe
The Euroskeptics Who Could Actually Matter
Unlike fringe Euroskeptics, the Conservatives and Reformists could have a moderating influence in Brussels.
Di Rupo Resigns After Flemish Nationalists Win Election
The Belgian prime minister steps down after his Socialist Party is defeated in elections.
None of the Above: Europe’s Leaders Should Reject the Spitzenkandidaten
The Council, not Parliament, is in charge.
Pro- And Anti-EU Parties Win Dutch Election
The Euroskeptic Freedom Party and the pro-European liberal Democrats are projected to win most seats.
There Are Many Shades of Euroskepticism
Not all parties that resist deeper European integration are xenophobic.
Search for Yacht Crew Exposes British Defense Gaps
Without maritime patrol aircraft, Britain is hardly able to commit assets to the search for a missing yacht.
Scottish Referendum Raises Risk of British EU Exit
If Scotland secedes, a majority of voters in the rump United Kingdom could vote to leave the EU.
Ukraine Separatists Ask to Join Russia After Referendums
Russia respects the referendums as an “expression of the people’s will” but stops short of endorsing the appeal.
To Win, British Conservatives Need to Articulate Vision
Conservatives should articulate their own vision, not try to beat Labour at its game.
Austrian-Russian Pipeline Deal Undermines European Gas Policy
Austria and Russia circumvent the European Commission by signing a bilateral pipeline deal.
Ukrainian Helicopters Shot Down, Odessa Residents Killed
Violence in southeastern Ukraine escalates as the government retakes a city near the Russian border.
Opportunity for Netherlands as Europe Seeks Gas Alternatives
Rotterdam’s ability to gasify LNG could help Europe reduce its dependence on Russia.
Between East and West: Germany’s Foreign Policy Traditions
Since the end of the Cold War, Germany’s foreign policy orientation has gradually shifted back to the east.
From Prussian to Provincial: The German Mentality Shift
The Second World War necessitated a total rethinking of German values, away from aristocracy and militarism.