Democracy and societyFrom populism into the unknown Poland is in a better place than five months ago, but the return of liberals to power does not automatically imply the end of illiberal politics By Jan Zielonka
Foreign and security policy‘The war on terror’ and continued Western failure The anti-terror policies put in place by Bush after 9/11 have changed the world for the worse. Still, politicians cling to them By Hédi Attia
Foreign and security policyThe Dniester’s soft underbelly Caught between alignment with Russia and rapprochement with the Republic of Moldova. How much influence does Putin have in Transnistria? By Vladimir Soloviev
Foreign and security policyA message of (dis)unity The Franco-German leadership failure poses a risk to European security. In the long term, the two will have to reach a compromise By Gesine Weber
Economy and ecologySeeds of strife The grain conflict is undermining Ukrainian-Polish relations. Yet, Poland will continue to support its neighbour — also for its own national security By Kateryna Pryshchepa