With a diplomatic revolution apparently in progress, Turkey's position has become pivotal. Reconciliation with the western democracies may be on the cards.
Category: War and peace
A new world order
The Trumpian reversal of alliances gathers pace, with the US voting against Ukraine and alongside Russia at the United Nations.
Trump, Putin and Ukraine
Contrary to some optimistic forecasts, Donald Trump seems set to sell out Ukraine, but the deal is not yet done.
Insurrection then and now
Peaceful presidential transition in the United States throws Donald Trump's subversion in 2021 into sharper relief – as do current proceedings in South Korea.
Welcome to Munich
America's voters decide that standing up to tyranny would be more trouble than it's worth. We've seen this before, and it doesn't end well.
Big test on the Russian borderlands, part 1
An expectedly strong showing by the pro-Russian forces has put Moldova's European ambitions in doubt. A similar contest will be fought out in Georgia on Sunday.
Twelve months later
A year ago, Hamas brutally shattered the superficial calm of the Middle East. Neither side wants to admit the essential similarity of their attitudes.
Venezuela splits the left
Venezuela's embattled president finds he is lacking support from many leaders who might have been thought to be his natural allies.
Democracy wins another one
A coup attempt fails in Bolivia.
Kosovo’s Serbs still not happy
There's more trouble in northern Kosovo, as a referendum that was supposed to undo farcical elections turns out to be equally farcical in its turn.
The World is Not Enough 