The Foreign Desk

After America: Europe’s new security order 

As the US retreats from Nato’s “all for one, one for all” clause, Europe is forging new defence ties. Can the West hold together without Washington? Estonia’s defence minister, Hanno Pevkur, joins the debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Explainer 531: Could Moldova reunite with Romania?

With Moldova vulnerable to Russian pressure and EU membership still years away, could reunification with Romania offer a shortcut to greater security? Andrew Mueller explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Democrats’ warring factions: Each have won battles but who will win the war?

The Democrats’ centrist and progressive wings have each claimed victories in the primary cycle. Is the Democratic Party on the verge of re-assembling its circular firing squad? And who will win in November?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Explainer 530: Who even is Russia’s anti-war party?

Russia’s Supreme Court has barred the country’s only anti-war party from standing in parliamentary “elections”. Does the ban reflect an uptick in anti-war support or Putin’s ever-tightening grip on power?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ceuta border crisis: Who’s really threatening Schengen?

The migration crisis in Ceuta sparked a fierce response across Europe. Does it expose a genuine threat to the border-free Schengen zone or are governments using the surge for political gain? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.