Just as the international community is trying to halt the military occupation of Ukraine, Spain is moving towards recognition of a previous illicit conquest.
Category: Europe
Ukraine & Finland: compare & contrast
Among the various historical precedents for the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Winter War of 1939-40 between the Soviet Union and Finland is perhaps the most noteworthy.
A dozen starters in France
The field is now set for France's presidential election, with Emmanuel Macron so far coasting towards re-election.
Friendless at the UN
The UN general assembly leaves Russia in no doubt about the world's view on the invasion of Ukraine. A lot has changed in eight years.
Back to the 1980s
Themes of the Cold War era have returned to relevance with the invasion of Ukraine. Are there lessons to be learnt?
The friends of Mr Putin
Peace in Ukraine may depend on Vladimir Putin's friends telling him to back down. It turns out, however, that he doesn't have a lot of friends left.
War for Russia
Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine stakes the future of civilisation on the prospects of regime change in Russia.
France’s candidates line up
Eight candidates have so far qualified to run for president of France. Several others are still struggling to make the deadline, including some of the most controversial.
Putin blinks?
Russia moves towards annexation of the rebel-controlled Donbas. It's a gross violation of international law, but it's probably also a step away from the threat of full-scale war.
Malta goes early again
The EU's smallest member will go to the polls next month, with its Labour prime minister set to win his party a third term in office.
The World is Not Enough 