Ian Bond

French voters, like those in other countries, are unlikely to make their choice based on policy towards the EU or NATO. They will not care much about Le Pen’s promises to...

The EU's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine was resolute. Divisions between member-states melted away within days, and the EU imposed unprecedented economic sanctions on...

The West’s unprecedented sanctions against Russia are warranted. But after the initial flurry of sanctions, Western leaders now need to take a more strategic approach.

The Russian leader has shown he cares enough about Ukraine to shed blood over it. He needs to know the gain won’t be worth the pain