Europe stepping up back-channel talks with Russia as war in Ukraine gets nastier – The Irish Times
As Russia’s war in Ukraine gets nastier and more dangerous for civilians, formal peace talks have stalled. But…
Taliban’s growing partnership with Russia could have significant consequences – The Irish Times
The European Commission has stirred up a storm by inviting the Taliban to Brussels. But a burgeoning partnership…
Keir Starmer could make a bold move on Brexit to avoid being pushed out of office – The Irish Times
I’m Mark Paul, London correspondent for The Irish Times, and I am filling in today for Denis Staunton…
EU should resist Ursula von der Leyen’s foreign-policy power grab – The Irish Times
Ursula von der Leyen is making a grab for more power over European foreign policy. For Europe’s sake,…
Will the ‘mother of all deals’ paper over the cracks between Europe and India? – The Irish Times
The European Union’s trade deal with India is, as Ursula von der Leyen trumpeted on Tuesday, “the mother…
Europe should reassess its relationships with Russia and China – The Irish Times
Ahead of a meeting in London on Monday with the leaders of Britain, Germany and Ukraine, Emmanuel Macron…
Europe, China and US compete for minerals as African states grow more assertive – The Irish Times
At its summit with the African Union in Luanda this week, the European Union presented itself as a…
Global Briefing: Europe endures worst wildfire season on record
Heat belongs in every company’s climate portfolio With heatwaves, drought and wildfires intensifying worldwide, companies adopting a heat-focused,…