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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
EU well-placed to support Myanmar reform
As Myanmar opens up after half a century of repressive rule, Europe can play a key role in ensuring that promises of democratic change and economic progress are delivered, write Shada Islam and Patricia Díaz
Law must protect rights of airline passengers
With an increasing number of Europeans using air travel for both business and pleasure, it is vital that their rights are properly protected, writes Artur Zasada
EU trade deal 'crucial' for Ukraine's future
Even if the political barriers are overcome, there is no guarantee that a free trade agreement between the EU and Ukraine will succeed – but if it works there are many potential benefits, write Marek Dabrowski and Svitlana Taran
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
The Italian war photographer who influenced Vietnam peace talks
Some 40 years ago this spring, the South Vietnamese army was routed in the town of Quang Tri. Justin Stares relives the battle that marked the beginning of the end of the Vietnam War through the eyes of the only reporter there
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
The EU is suffering from 'enlargement fatigue'
With the Balkans about to be brought into the European Union fold, there are few other countries with a realistic chance of joining – reports Justin Stares
The ethical responsibilities of internet service providers
It is naïve and dangerously misleading to polarise the ethical problems we are currently experiencing as a battle between good and evil forces online, writes Professor Luciano Floridi of UNESCO
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
Empowering the youth of North Africa and the Middle East
More than just a voice, the youth in the Middle East need resources so that young people can forge their own futures and contribute to national and regional dialogue – writes Dr Arthur B. Keys
Seven days - a week in the life of Marta Andreasen
The MEP and former EU chief accountant laments the loss of old-fashioned party ideology, gives the Irish some friendly advice for their referendum on the fiscal stability treaty, and heads to UKIP's spring conference in Skegness
EU boardroom quotas for women could result in 'trophy directors'
Management-level quotas for women are 'intimidation not motivation' – a voluntary approach is the only way forward on combating gender inequality, argues Marina Yannakoudakis MEP