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A fatal message

Given the current escalation, calls for a cessation of aid to the Palestinians are not only counterproductive but downright dangerous

By René Wildangel

Reuters/Sameh Rahmi

Foreign and security policy

On the brink of a major regional war

Hamas’ violent attack has taken Israel by surprise. And it has raised concerns about the potential for an unprecedented escalation in the Middle East

By Marcus Schneider

Reuters/Ashley Chan

Foreign and security policy

The West should engage more in the South Caucasus

As Azerbaijan consolidates its control over Nagorno-Karabakh, its growing dependence on Russia raises concerns about regional stability

By Rovshan Mammadli

Reuters/Khaled Abdullah

Foreign and security policy

A tug of war and peace in Yemen

As a key chapter of the Yemen war nears its end, risks of disruptions to the peace remain — with potentially dire consequences for the population

By Magdalena Kirchner

Reuters/Ognen Teofilovski

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At full throttle – right into the dead end

The latest escalation of violence in Kosovo has made it clear that the EU's approach towards Serbia has failed. A change of strategy is needed

By Kirsten Schönefeld, René Schlee

U.S. State Department

Foreign and security policy

The Central Asian states are stepping up their game

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan show new self-confidence in world politics — and attract the interest of other powers

By Alexandra Sitenko

Reuters/KCNA/Pool

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A pact of pariahs?

Russia needs munitions, North Korea modern military technology. Could closer cooperation be a win–win situation for both?

By Herbert Wulf

Reuters

Foreign and security policy

Perpetuating the cycle of violence

After Azerbaijan's latest offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh, the South Caucasus will likely see further escalations and suffering for decades to come

By Benyamin Poghosyan

Canva

Foreign and security policy

A new line of geopolitical division

The most dangerous times come when the gap between the old hegemon and the new challenger shrinks. Then, the old rules of the game no longer apply

By Nickolay Kapitonenko

Reuters/Sputnik/Ilya Pitalev

Foreign and security policy

Is Europe ready to fill Russia’s vacuum in the Caucasus?

In the war with Azerbaijan, Armenia has always counted on Russia’s support — but deep frustration over the latter’s inaction is eroding existing trust

By Marcel Röthig