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
Foreign and security policyBerlin must act Germany’s reserve towards Netanyahu not only jeopardises the two-state solution, but also Israel’s democratic future By Nadav Tamir
Foreign and security policyA strong Ukraine is the only realistic security guarantee against Russia But at the same time, a degree of realism is necessary By Peter Dickinson
Foreign and security policyMultilateralism in the red If governments only fund the UN they want, the UN the world needs may never come to life By Nilima Gulrajani, John Hendra