Middle East/North AfricaThe EU needs a new Syria strategy There is no sign of a political opening or a negotiated conflict settlement in Syria. It's time for Europe to change its strategy By Muriel Asseburg
Middle East/North AfricaThe corona crisis could trigger a change in Iran’s foreign policy The pandemic appears to have revealed the limits of Iran's 'Look to the East' strategy for preserving its national interests By Hamidreza Azizi
AsiaChina’s political system and the coronavirus China’s political system failed to respond effectively to a threat that then affected the world. How to prevent that in the future? By Branko Milanović
AsiaFor European solidarity beyond its borders If the EU fails to support countries like Nepal and Kyrgyzstan in this crisis, they may turn to China for lack of alternatives By Jonathan Menge, Alexander Rosenplänter
GlobalThis is not the time to let the market decide When it comes to crucial medical supplies, cooperation, not competition, will save lives. History shows that it works By Jamie Martin
EuropeDon’t give up on Turkey The European Union's relations with Ankara go beyond those with President Erdoğan, says German MP Nils Schmid By Nils Schmid
GlobalWhat corona means for US-China relations Corona has accelerated damaging trends in US-China relations. Both are using the opportunity to tip the global power balance By Philipp Mattheis
AsiaIndia’s Bangladesh challenge Until recently, the South Asian countries' bilateral ties were going through a ‘golden phase’. But they are increasingly strained By Aryaman Bhatnagar
Middle East/North AfricaErdogan's Syria faux pas The Turkish president has taken miscalculated steps in Syria. A rapprochement with the West now seems the only option By Ilhan Uzgel
AfricaSahel (in)security Since 2013, several international missions have supported counterterrorism efforts in the Sahel — with mixed results By Mariam Sissoko
