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Close Up: Sergey Lavrov
The veteran of the Soviet school of diplomacy serves largely as the figurehead for a foreign policy beyond his control.
Words Don’t Come Easy: “Hotspots”
The obfuscating misuse of the English term is troubling not least because “hot spot” previously referred to the kind of place refugees are escaping.
No (Hidden) Agenda
The future of Syria remains of vital importance to France, but there is little Paris can do.
The Big Slowdown
Contrary to doomsday scenarios, the Chinese leadership appears well-equipped to manage lower growth.
Missing the Message
On his likely final visit to Germany US president Barack Obama must have left disappointed.
Merkel’s Turkish Dilemma
A furious president, an outdated law, and an unrepentant comedian have caught Germany’s chancellor in a double bind.
“We See a Reorientation to the Idea of a Confrontation”
A Russian and a Ukrainian historian discuss diverging views of a shared past.
Welcome Back
As Europe turns its eyes to a revitalized Argentina, both Brussels and Buenos Aires need to foster long-term engagement.
