The funk of politics – What the demonstrations in Brazil show us
Brazilians are no longer satisfied with the current panorama of the country – at least, that is what they have been showcasing in various...
Turkey – EU – Russia triangle: Geometry changed?
The "new Turkey" of the president Erdogan The past year can arguably be considered a turning point in the political history of Turkey. In...
There is no Europe without Russia
“Leaders remain committed to the vision of a joint humanitarian and economic space from the Atlantic to the Pacific based upon full respect...
How the parliamentary snap elections changed so little on Israel
Israel parliamentary elections of March 17 were won by Likud (centre-right party) that was able to conquer 30 mandates (out of 120) on an...
Kazakhstan between stability and reforms
Announced in March, the early presidential election in Kazakhstan has become a debate about the results reached during the past years, the actual problems...
The Real “Iran Prize”: The Next Great Emerging Market
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step," Chinese Philosopher Lao-tzu once said. When it comes to bringing Iran -- the...
Greece faces challenges
Now, two months of negotiation progress between the Greek and European institutional side, Greek government faces a dilemma, which the same government has adventurist...
The Middle Eastern Metternichs of Riyadh
Gaming the demise of the Saudi monarchy has been a flourishing industry on the think-tank circuit for the past dozen years. Not long ago...
Britain teeters closer to the brink of Brexit
No one can foresee the political developments in the UK that will determine whether it stays in the EU or leaves. Anthony Giddens assesses...
British elections
The first political debate between David Cameron and Ed Miliband has indicated the intellectual predominance of the current Prime Minister. For the British media,...