BriefingCentral & Eastern Europe Croatia’s Populist President Looks Set to Win Another Term Andrew MacDowallNov 28, 2024November 28, 2024 Croatia’s populist president and technocratic prime minister look set to clash for another five years. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterEurope The EU Has a Commission, but Also Some Challenges Ahead The EditorsNov 21, 2024November 21, 2024 With her commissioners now approved, Ursula von der Leyen avoided what could have been trainwreck. She still faces plenty of challenges. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
BriefingWestern Europe Germany’s ‘Traffic-Light Coalition’ Was Doomed From the Start Aaron AllenNov 21, 2024November 21, 2024 With the collapse of Scholz’s government, German politics, long celebrated for its stability, has descended into turmoil. Why? Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
ColumnEurope As Trump Returns, a New Cast of European Leaders Is on the Rise Frida GhitisNov 21, 2024November 21, 2024 As a new global reality takes shape during Trump’s second term, Europe’s politics could be shaped by three lesser-known leaders. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
BriefingWest Africa A Feud With Burkina Faso Has Cote d’Ivoire’s Ouattara on the Back Foot Jessica MoodyNov 20, 2024November 21, 2024 Burkina Faso’s military leader has been trying to undermine the Ivorian government. The problems for Cote d’Ivoire don’t stop there. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
ColumnWestern Europe Germany’s Election Campaign Could Get Ugly for Everyone Alexander ClarksonNov 20, 2024November 20, 2024 Germany’s upcoming elections are of existential importance to every party. That could fuel a level of polarization not seen in decades. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
BriefingCaucasus Georgia’s Pro-Western Turn Is Officially on Life Support Michael CecireNov 12, 2024November 12, 2024 A contested election is testing Georgia’s democracy and its pro-Western shift, with implications for the South Caucasus. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterWestern Europe What Germany’s Government Collapse Means for the EU The EditorsNov 7, 2024November 7, 2024 Germany’s governing coalition collapsed, likely setting up early elections for next year. The uncertainty raises a number of questions for the EU. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
BriefingEurope An Anti-Tourism Backlash Puts Europe’s Vacation Hot Spots in a Bind John BoyceNov 7, 2024November 7, 2024 A backlash in Europe against overtourism is putting countries that rely on tourism for revenue and employment in a bind. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterWestern Europe Disasters Like the Valencia Floods Are Only Getting More Common The EditorsNov 4, 2024November 4, 2024 Floods in Spain last week killed more than 200 people, a grim but tangible reminder of how disasters can overwhelm even advanced economies. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
ColumnRussia Russia’s North Korea Gambit Could Make the War in Ukraine Go Global Paul PoastNov 1, 2024November 1, 2024 The significance of North Korea deploying troops to fight alongside Russian troops cannot be overstated. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)