The choice of Moldova to host the second political summit of 45 European nations shows how the continent's geopolitics have shifted east. The EU's convening power is strong, but also has limits.

Serbs who object to an independent Kosovo claim de-facto political recognition into elections, after previous votes ended in peacekeeping troops being mobilised. The EU is trying to ease tension.

In the multipolar world, alliances are more fluid and flexible, allowing states to court several global powers at once

Until then, both Russia and Ukraine are using unmanned aerial vehicles to target the mainland of the other, while deploying large helpings of disinformation and deception

Russia says it downed two drones that were targeting the Kremlin in Moscow Tuesday night and accused Ukraine of attempting to kill President Vladimir Putin

Achieving European strategic independence is a complex goal — complicated not only by Washington's opposition but also by structural flaws within the European Union

An analysis of the latest publication spelling out Russian interests and priorities including what this shows about the country's priorities and concerns across the globe.

An essay analysing the rhetoric and reality of Russian-Chinese moves towards a genuine multi-polarity and the way in which European states are dealing with it

Both states share a common interest in securing the continued flow of goods to and from their markets, but each country's approach differs in line with their respective national priorities

Russia's Maritime Doctrine signed by Putin in July 2022 identified American dominance in the world's oceans as a threat to its national security