A stable and predictable Congo is Luanda’s most important international objective, writes Alex Vines.

Russia is currently mixing threatening language designed to intimidate the West with another, contradictory message: that those who fear a Russian military threat are 'hysterical' and hankering for the Cold War, writes Keir Giles.

In a more uncertain global environment, France has the ability to provide Germany with the security guarantees it needs. The French president would do well to link these with his economic reform ambitions, writes Angelos Chryssogelos.

Haid Haid and Lina Khatib speak with Assaad al-Achi, executive director of civil society organization Baytna Syria, about the impact of sanctions on NGOs and ordinary Syrians – and how the regime circumvents them.

Mohammed bin Salman feels no pressure to reform his country's politics – but the opposition he faces won't be muted forever, writes Jane Kinninmont.

Policymakers must take action immediately to mitigate the risk of severe disruption at certain ports, maritime straits, and inland transport routes, which could have devastating knock-on effects for global food security, according to a major new report.