The Europeans have no choice, politically nor militarily, to stay in Afghanistan once the United States withdraws its combat troops from Afghanistan.

Leading Syria to peace is a responsibility which it is safer to accept than to ignore.

All the talk is about growing unemployment, low growth, and factory closures. But what about refugees and migrants who find Europe becoming a fortress.

Every week leading experts answer a new question from Judy Dempsey on the international challenges shaping Europe’s role in the world.

With traditional strategies rendered obsolete and its main ally relatively weaker, Taiwan has done a remarkable thing by reverting to soft power for its own protection.

If NATO wants to be a relevant political organization, it is time it starts to talk about Iran instead of brushing the issue under the carpet.

It is important that the EU understands that Yanukovych’s real motivation is advancing his own position and that of his family, not reform.

Europe's decision to pursue pirates on land is no substitute for a long term strategy for the Horn of Africa.

Every week leading experts answer a new question from Judy Dempsey on the international challenges shaping Europe’s role in the world.

Catherine Ashton faces a daunting task in leading the P5+ 1 in talks with Iran on its nuclear program.