Foreign and security policyThe UAE’s ever-expanding footprint in Africa As Africa seeks fairer global partnerships, the United Arab Emirates is stepping in. But is it a friend, a competitor or something in between? By Artur Frantz
Foreign and security policyTrump’s Herculean task Ending the Russia-Ukraine war won’t be that easy for the US president, but there are three reasons why he’d like to try anyway By Nickolay Kapitonenko
Foreign and security policyVučić’s balancing act nears its end Serbia has long walked a tightrope between Russia and the US. But with sanctions looming over its oil giant NIS, choosing sides seems inevitable By Nikola Mikovic
Foreign and security policyNew wings, old woes Faced with numerous security threats, Indonesia’s new President Prabowo is putting his faith in drones. But that alone won’t be enough By Pieter Pandie
Foreign and security policyA familiar tragedy The recent rebel offensive in Aleppo has shattered the Assad regime’s façade of stability. What does this mean for the future of the conflict? By Hussam Baravi
Foreign and security policyPartners in crime While North Korean troops are unlikely to be a game changer in the Russia-Ukraine War, their presence is already a major victory for Kim Jong-Un By Tongfi Kim
Foreign and security policyReady to talk business Under Trump’s renewed presidency, uncertainty about global partnerships seems inevitable. Still, Asian players remain somewhat more optimistic By Marc Saxer, Mirco Günther
Foreign and security policyWhat does Trump’s election victory mean for Russia? Moscow seems to be on the verge of getting what it wants. But there are actually few reasons for optimism in the Kremlin By Tatiana Stanovaya
Foreign and security policyNew problems, old problems Trump’s return to the White House signals a new chapter in US-Africa relations, fraught with both uncertainties but also potential opportunities By Priyal Singh
Foreign and security policyThe fairytale of re-nationalisation In today’s increasingly complex world, multilateralism is more crucial than ever — the G20 should take the lead in driving it forward By Markus Engels