Foreign and security policy | Christian Wagner , Tobias Scholz With eyes wide openThe escalation between India and Pakistan has put Kashmir in the global spotlight again. The conflict could become even more dangerous in the future
Democracy and societyMilitary Keynesianism is a dead end — both economically and politically Public money keeps the arms industry flush. But what if that money went to schools, hospitals or housing instead? By Grace Blakeley
Foreign and security policyAssad is gone, but Syria’s problems live on As the West announces sanctions relief, Syria risks disintegration behind a veil of reform By Lars Hauch
Democracy and societyA sigh of relief Romania votes for a pro-European course in the presidential election. Even so, the result is a wake-up call for the established parties By Anna-Lena Koschig
Democracy and societyThe future is not rejoin — it’s rebuild The EU-UK Summit proved one truth: some battles can only be won together By Michèle Auga
Economy and ecologyA trim too far? The EU’s latest agricultural reform promises to cut red tape. But for many observers, it’s cutting corners — particularly on environmental protections By Natasha Foote
Economy and ecologyReconstruction begins where sanctions end The lifting of US sanctions marks a turning point for Syria and its new president, offering more than 20 million people hope for a better future By Marcus Schneider
Democracy and societyWhat seems like the end is only the beginning Turkey gets the dissolution of the PKK — but not the start of a solution By Stefan Hibbeler
A sigh of relief Romania votes for a pro-European course in the presidential election. Even so, the result is a wake-up call for the established parties
Most people aren’t happy with what public debate is becoming We need to talk to those who disagree with us and find what can bridge both sides of the political spectrum instead of alienating one