If a federal solution for Scotland is possible, its adoption faces a two-fold challenge.
Publications
How federalism for Scotland could satisfy both nationalists and unionists
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Myanmar
Will Myanmar rebel offensive change EU approach to conflict?
As an ongoing offensive by armed ethnic organizations has Myanmar’s junta on its heels, Myanmar’s opposition wants Western governments to prepare for what could come next.
Ukraine
Is The OSCE Meeting In Skopje A Triumph For Russia?
There were two big questions looming over the OSCE ministerial meeting in Skopje, which will bring together the foreign ministers of the Vienna-based security body. First, would Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov show up? And second, which country would take over the rotating chair for 2024?
Ukraine
Ukraine insists it sees no sign of NATO war fatigue
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba insisted on Wednesday that NATO allies are showing no sign of war fatigue and remain committed to helping Ukraine defend itself against Russia and take back occupied territory.
Publications
Why Gaza Won’t End Up Like East Timor or Kosovo
According to Prof Marc Weller, history shows that international administration without a political endgame always fails.
Libya
Head of Libya’s State Council says his country is closer to holding presidential election
Efforts to bring together Libya’s rival factions to hold an election have been the main focus of diplomacy for years, but there has been little progress towards a vote since a 2020 ceasefire.
Ukraine
NATO chief urges allies to ‘stay the course’ in supporting Ukraine
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has urged members of the security alliance to continue backing Ukraine in its battle against Russia’s invasion amid opposition in the United States to a military aid package and resistance in Europe for a longer-term support plan for Kyiv.
Ukraine
Stalemate best describes the state of war in Ukraine
As Russia’s war on Ukraine rages on, neither country is likely to achieve a breakthrough this year — or even next. But that doesn’t mean it will be over soon. Moscow and Kyiv aren’t interested in negotiating an end to the war, or even settling for a frozen conflict, writes Ivo Daalder.
Yemen
Houthi attacks on Israel jeopardise Saudi peace efforts in Yemen
Advanced plans by Saudi Arabia to strike a peace deal with the Houthi rebels in Yemen are being jeopardised by Houthi attacks on Israel and this week’s seizure of an Israeli-linked commercial vessel in the Red Sea.