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No, the West’s energy imports don’t finance Putin’s war

The claim that Europe’s payments for Russian energy exports are financing the destruction of Ukraine is wrong. Here’s why

By Andrew Watt

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Where is Germany’s foreign policy heading?

The war on Ukraine has led to a profound transformation of German foreign policy. But open questions about its long-term implications remain

By Christos Katsioulis

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The day Berlin started to speak Polish

Poland rejoiced at Germany’s new foreign policy towards Russia. Does this herald a German-Polish security tandem in Europe?

By Bartosz Rydliński

Reuters

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How Germany can secure Europe’s strategic independence

Germany’s investment in its neglected defence sector was well received in the US. But it takes more to turn this short moment into a strategic shift

By Rachel Rizzo

Reuters

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Decoding the German Zeitenwende

Germany’s new government announced nothing short of a paradigm shift in the country’s political, military, and economic policy

By Marc Saxer

Reuters

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How to end the spiral of escalation

The West’s show of strength against Russia was necessary. Now, however, we need an emphatic effort at de-escalation

By Tobias Debiel

Reuters

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How the EU-AU Summit failed Africa again

Despite all the talk about partnership, the EU still fails to treat Africa on an equal footing. But Russia and China offer Africa alternative options

By Toni Haastrup

Reuters

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Mali is (again) at a crossroads

After two coups d’état, Mali is facing isolation in West Africa and strained relations with Europe. Russia may benefit from the situation

By Christian Klatt

Reuters

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Decapitating terrorist organisations won't end terror

Killing terrorist organisations’ leaders is no effective way of fighting terrorism — as it’s political and economic crises on which terrorism feeds

By Mohammad Abu Rumman

Reuters

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We have an institution to ensure peace in Europe

The OSCE is stifled by a lack of resources and political will. That’s a shame — it could play a decisive role in de-escalating the current crisis

By Mirco Günther