What 2025 revealed about corruption inside the E.U.
Enforcement challenges and limited credibility continue to tarnish Europe’s record on corruption.
The U.S.-Belarus prisoners-for-potash deal, explained
How the U.S. is using fertilizer geopolitics – and why it matters.
East-Central Europe saw 5 dramatic elections in 2025
Russian meddling and support added to the election tensions – and this Russian ally remained firmly in power.
What we learned about free speech in 2025
This research helps explain the complicated logic behind censorship.
Why Europeans are worried about appeasing Putin, again
Both mainstream European politicians and cultural conservatives have frequently voted to accommodate Putin.
Can the E.U. slow the corruption wave in Europe?
The European Union seems more willing to tackle corruption, but internal politics stand in the way.
The G20 line-up for this weekend is shrinking
Why did the U.S. boycott this global summit – and what happens now?
What Europe can and cannot do with Russia’s frozen assets
The European Commission’s “reparations loan” proposal could help Ukraine, but significant challenges remain.