In their different ways, a new commission in Brussels and a new, right-wing opposition leader in Australia will change the face of politics in their regions. [more]
European leaders have named a permanent European Council president and foreign minister — filling two new positions established under the Lisbon Treaty. Russia has welcomed the changes, but whether the new structure will help Moscow meet regional policy goals remains an open question. [more]
STRATFOR examines the top candidates for the two new EU offices of president and foreign minister, and what each would mean for how the bloc is run. (With STRATFOR map) [more]
Twenty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, European leaders meet to celebrate the anniversary and move forward on naming an EU president. On the sidelines, French President Nicolas Sarkozy engages Russia over Iran. [more]
As world leaders assemble in Berlin to commemorate the fall of the Berlin Wall, a host of current geopolitical issues will top the informal agenda. [more]