Foreign and security policyPirates of the Caribbean, White House edition What does the US provocation in the Caribbean Sea signal — a new drug war, a show of force in its own ‘backyard’ or a rehearsal for regime change? By Anja Dargatz
Foreign and security policyHow do wars end? Trump’s plan for peace in Gaza was drafted without key parties, then presented with ultimatums — hardly a foundation for lasting peace By René Wildangel
Foreign and security policyA warning from the skies Europe’s military response to Putin’s air provocations shows that its defences are in place. What remains missing is political confidence By Christos Katsioulis
Foreign and security policyHow nonviolent action might save Gaza Gaza has become the harshest test of international humanitarian law since Rwanda — yet the world’s most vital protection framework remains unused By Charles Webel
Foreign and security policyStarvation is no accident Anyone talking about Gaza cannot ignore Israel’s intentions. Human suffering is part of their war strategy By Jannis Grimm
Foreign and security policyThe forgotten war The world’s commitment to Sudan needs to be strengthened and coordinated — for the people’s own benefit and for lasting peace By Gelila Enbaye
Foreign and security policyArchitects of a new order The Saudi-Pakistan defence pact tilts the balance of power in the Middle East. A post-American order is taking shape, but with it comes new volatility By Marcus Schneider, Felix Kolbitz
Foreign and security policyBromance of convenience To break from Moscow, Beijing expects an appealing EU offer. But few in Brussels are ready to pay the price By Niels Hegewisch, Alexey Yusupov
Foreign and security policyAnother red line crossed Israel’s attack on Doha shatters diplomacy — and jeopardises the security of the entire Gulf region By Marcus Schneider
Foreign and security policyToo little, too late While calls for the recognition of a Palestinian state may serve diplomacy, they do not serve the Palestinians By Manal A. Jamal
Brussels’ new headache? With Andrej Babiš poised to return as prime minister, Prague’s next government could test EU ties and shift foreign policy priorities
Democracy at auction When governments start selling rights and privileges, democracy ceases to be a contract among citizens and becomes a marketplace for power
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