On the Edge of Europe
‘For the EU, Moldova has become a litmus test for whether enlargement can be redesigned for an era of permanent instability. Successful integration would anchor the eastern flank, signal that the EU can still shape its neighbourhood, and close off a key corridor for Russian influence. Failure would expand the grey zone of uncertainty on Europe’s borders…’
We Want to Influence Lebanese Policymaking to Build a Better Country — An Interview with Marwan Abdallah
How strong is Iranian and Syrian political influence in Lebanon after Hezbollah was weakened? What is the status of Christian communities, and what room for manoeuvre does Maronite politics have? We asked Marwan Abdallah, Head of the Foreign Affairs Department at the Lebanese Kataeb Party, about the rise and fall of Hezbollah and the scope for Christian politics in Lebanon.
The Capture of Maduro and Trump’s New National Security Strategy
‘It is very likely that in the coming weeks evidence will come to light about the dirty deals that various Latin American leftist leaders have made with the Venezuelan regime, which will affect their electoral aspirations or could even see them face trial.’