The legacy of the recent Samarkand Summit lies in the practical implementation of its decisions: investments that create jobs, educational exchanges that build capacity...
Opinion
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The double myth that the current Ukrainian government is illegitimate and that fast elections are necessary to end the fighting was created in Moscow. Among the many...
The labour market is evolving at breakneck speed with the shift from physical to knowledge work. These developments mean that regulators and decision-makers must put in...
In view of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, Europe must seize this momentous occasion to pave the way...
If policymakers are serious about reducing smoking and improving public health, they need to recognise a basic truth: raising taxes without enforcing the law is a losing...
Russia illustrates how legal systems, when deprived of independence and accountability, can become potent instruments of authoritarian resilience. Since the early 2000s...
If the EU fails to sanction those responsible for dismantling democracy in Tbilisi, Brussels risks sending a dangerous message to its candidate countries: that...
The Western Balkans stands at a pivotal juncture. With continuing reforms and stronger private sector engagement, the region has an opportunity to forge a more...
For the first time in his long political career, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić faces a serious public challenge to his leadership. However, his staying power...
Romania has weathered a political storm, but it remains firmly anchored in the democratic and Western world. The cancellation of Romania’s presidential elections in...
It’s not just Ukraine. Kosovo should expect to face many new, daunting challenges during the next four years. A strong and visionary leader will be needed to...
Georgia may have decades ago broken free from the Soviet Union, but its struggle for true independence is far from over. For the 15 nations once trapped behind the Iron...
