Europe

The Russian Ambassador who Overreached: Why Russia’s Approach to Belarus Could Change

Emily Ferris

By replacing its controversial ambassador in Belarus, Russia is signalling its readiness to accommodate Belarus’ sensitivities.

"“Russia wishes to be considered a key power in international affairs and in many ways Russia has achieved this,” said Emily Ferris, Research Fellow at the London-based Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies. However, she said “Russia’s strategy of sowing discord and encouraging divisions is likely to continue to drive up tensions with the West.” "

U.S., Russia Commit to Repairing Ties, but Frictions Remain

Uncertainty Remains in Spain amid the Entrance of Far-Right Vox into the Parliament

Xavier Servitja Roca

Immigration, Europe and Catalonia will provide Spain’s Socialists with quite the challenge in the aftermath of the country’s election.

Russian Internet Efforts Go Further Than Just Helping President Trump Being Elected

Tom Ascott

The findings of Robert Mueller’s report demonstrate the sophistication of Russia’s information operations. Yet the 2016 US election may have been a proof of concept for future efforts.

Britain’s Continuous at Sea Deterrent: Flawed Arguments by Disarmament Doves and Deterrence Hawks

Sam Dudin

There are flaws on both sides of the debate over the future of the UK's nuclear deterrent.

The Huawei Debate’s Other Lesson

Trevor Taylor

A British defence secretary has been dismissed over allegations that he leaked a government discussion about the market access which China’s telecommunication giant Huawei may obtain in the UK. But there are other lessons from this episode.