Russia has opted to put pressure on Turkey regarding the future of Idlib, holding it largely responsible for untangling the region’s complex and interlocking issues. By striking a deal in Sochi in September 2018, Russia delayed the decision to launch a military offensive that would have negative...
Although the comprehensiveness of the EU’s approach to addressing the South Sudanese crisis has set a positive precedent, the costly disbursement of over €414m in crisis-response financing is a stark reminder of the need to re-invest in peace....