Having a Common Enemy is Unlikely to Reconcile Russia and the West

... from Norway to Turkey with divided Ukraine right in the middle. And it seems absurd that this gap could become permanent if countries on opposing sides of Ukraine’s barricade give up on the idea of common interests, approaches and challenges. Migration is just such a challenge, since the voluntary or forcible movement of people is increasingly being seen as a test for Europe as a whole. The situation is so nuanced that the EU is even mulling the idea of restoring Schengen area borders, even though it is a symbol of Europe’s commitment to the free movement principle. No solution to the refugees’ problems ...