Foreign and security policyThe enemy of my enemy… Russia is keen to cooperate with anyone with anti-Western policies – including the Taliban – just to claim that it’s not alone with its sentiment By Ruslan Suleymanov
Foreign and security policyAn unexpected match Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia have many interests and policy objectives in common. But is it enough to create a strong and lasting partnership? By Wilder Alejandro Sánchez
Foreign and security policyGrowth at all costs? The choice to expand the BRICS might bring an end to the group as we know it By Bhaso Ndzendze
Foreign and security policyPeace, African-style As the conflict in Ukraine continues to escalate, it may be time for the West to take African peace efforts more seriously By Philani Mthembu
Foreign and security policyThe race for the Global South Major powers can no longer enforce their national interests unilaterally or against the will of countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America By Alexandra Sitenko
Foreign and security policyMINUSMA leaving Mali is no good news The end of the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali has serious consequences — for the security in the region and for humanitarian engagement on the ground By Christian Klatt
Foreign and security policyOne summit amongst many For India, the upcoming BRICS summit is just a sideshow — the most populous country on earth has larger ambitions By Christoph P. Mohr
Foreign and security policyJapan’s security and defence policy in flux Japan needs to adopt a kind of realism that emphasises the complex problems in dealing with China and does not resort to military means alone By Seiko Mimaki
Foreign and security policyA bitter battlefield stalemate The Ukrainian counter-offensive is faltering. Instead of endlessly supplying new weapons, the West should cooperate in the preparation of peace talks By Helmut W. Ganser
Foreign and security policyNo exit to the 19th century A 'face-saving' deal for Putin? If Europe wants to live in peace, Russia must not be rewarded at Ukraine's expense By Fritz Felgentreu