Rishi Sunak’s Brexit trade agenda is faltering. Are the Gulf states his last hope?
[ad_1] But not everyone is thrilled at the prospect of closer economic ties with countries condemned for their human rights abuses and environmental record —...
Top Zelenskyy adviser condemns EU protectionism
[ad_1] Podolyak said he was “still optimistic about the position of the United States” despite the political battles raging as the country gears up for...
West Africa: Ecowas Court Dismisses Suit Seeking to Force Nigeria’s Support for Haiti’s AU Bid
The action was premised on Nigeria's alleged failure to take measures to ensure the admission of Haiti into the African Union at a 2016 Summit...
An East African Port Deal the World Should Applaud
Many countries’ skepticism of a recently announced deal that gives Ethiopia naval basing rights in exchange for recognizing Somaliland’s independence is misguided. While the pact...
Armenia’s EU dream faces a big obstacle: The Russian army
[ad_1] Now, Armenia is ranked as performing better on political rights even than neighboring Georgia — which has a clear path to the EU despite...
Algeria: President Tebboune, Mauritanian Counterpart Hold Phone Conversation
Algiers — The president of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, has had a phone conversation with his brother, president of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Mohamed...
What Europe wants from the State of the Union — love for Ukraine
[ad_1] “We shouldn’t make the mistake of declaring Trump a premature winner, or even subscribing to this idea,” German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck said on...
In race for top EU, NATO jobs, Eastern Europe asks: ‘Are we equals or not?’
[ad_1] “Since the [2004] enlargement, there are 110 million people living in Central and Eastern Europe,” said Ilves. “There are five big positions in the...
The Middle East headache for Munich Security Conference boss Christoph Heusgen
[ad_1] As the largest member of the European Union, Germany’s stance carries weight in Brussels. And Berlin has found itself at odds with many European...
Spanish, Irish leaders call on Ursula von der Leyen to review EU-Israel trade accord over human rights concerns
[ad_1] If Israel is found to be in violation, the agreement needs to be reconsidered, Sánchez and Varadkar argue. “We are deeply concerned at the...