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Asia to overtake Europe on defence spending
Defence spending in the Asia-Pacific region will outstrip that of Europe by the end of 2012 but Europe will retain its capability advantage for now, according to the IISS
Caucasian 'Great Game' over gas and oil remains unresolved
The frozen conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the mountainous region of Nagorno-Karabakh shows no signs of thawing despite the danger it poses to Europe's strategic southern corridor for energy supplies – writes Francesco Guarascio
Another Common Agricultural Policy reform - another fudge?
The EU could create a more competitive and balanced European agricultural sector if it announced that all direct income support would be phased out over the next 10 years – argues Séan Rickard
Israel ramps up rhetoric on Iran despite Obama's call for calm
Israel 'cannot wait much longer' to contain the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has warned
Ashton pushes EU's Arctic Council bid
EU foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton uses a visit to Finland, Sweden and Norway to discuss the EU's application for permanent observer status on the Arctic Council
Channel Tunnel to get mobile phone coverage before Olympics
Millions of people travelling through the Channel Tunnel will soon be able to use their mobile phones and access the internet whilst using Le Shuttle and high speed passenger train services
Poland's anti-corruption efforts 'lifeless'
There is a lack of interest in taking on corruption in Poland among both government and wider society, according to a study
Russia's elections 'clearly skewed' in Putin's favour
International observers have said there were "serious problems" with Russia's presidential elections, which were won yesterday by current Prime Minister Vladimir Putin
EU leaders sign fiscal stability treaty
The leaders of 25 EU countries signed the new fiscal stability treaty in Brussels, committing to tough budget discipline in an effort to prevent a repeat of the sovereign debt crisis
Eurozone unemployment and inflation both rise
Eurozone unemployment rose to a new record high in January, while inflation in the currency bloc has also continued its upward trend
Europe and US welcome North Korea nuclear U-turn
North Korea's decision to halt its nuclear programme and allow International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors back into the country has been welcomed worldwide
Franco-German dominance to be challenged at EU summit
The 'Merkozy' locomotive may be slowed and put under severe pressure, but it remains on track to dominate the rest of Europe, reports Francesco Guarascio
Greece has 'ignored' fight against corruption
Greece's inability to tackle corruption in both the public and private sectors threatens to undermine efforts to turn around its economy, reports Transparency International
North Korea and Iran soften stance towards the west
North Korea suspends some nuclear activities and the EU is 'optimistic' Iran will resume diplomatic talks
Europe must avoid competition in healthcare - warns Chomsky
European nations like the UK must avoid the introduction of "dysfunctional" US-style competition in their national health services, prominent academic Professor Noam Chomsky warns