Foreign and security policyThe China Factor in Kenya and Zimbabwe Both African countries have long fostered ties with the Middle Kingdom By Hannah Ryder
GlobalTime for transparency The Paradise Papers affair reinforces the need for more accountability in finance, for the sake of human rights and trust in the democratic process By Neeti Biyani
AfricaDown but not out With Boko Haram suffering a number of setbacks, the onus is on the Nigerian government to take steps to ensure a more peaceful future By Paul Okolo
OpinionCrisis? What crisis? Germans, take heart: Belgium survived 18 months without a government, and remains a stable and prosperous country By Jan Cornillie
Foreign and security policyA new dawn for European defence The new military cooperation pact, PESCO, will increase the EU’s ability to act as one in matters of defence By Ireneusz Bil
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GlobalSix features of the disinformation age Social media has ushered in a new era of ‘fake news’ and propaganda. We need to get to grips with the digital tools used to propagate disinformation By Kelly Born
EuropeThrow angst to the wind Five good reasons for a minority government in Germany By Paul Hockenos
