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A running commentary on politics, international affairs and culture
Armenia’s Rock and Hard Place
Geopolitically in a tough spot, supporting Armenia’s move toward democracy is a strong cause for our solidarity.
A Ruble for Your Peace?
A US-brokered “peace” that rewards Russian aggression at Ukraine’s expense is not pragmatism but appeasement, and history shows such deals only embolden dictators.
Are We Back on Course with Ukraine?
Has Trump’s flip-flopping nature finally flipped the right way at last? Could it be that, after wasting 9 months on isolationist utopia, the US president is finally seeing the optimism that could change the course of the Russian-Ukrainian War?
Libya and Unfinished Business
The NATO intervention to help rebels depose Gaddafi has had lasting consequence, not least the rise of terrorism and Russian influence in Africa.
From Russia with Destabilization
Putin’s continuous brinkmanship has finally culminated in a full-on invasion of Ukraine, while Western voices attempt to apologize for it.
Europe: Out of Gas
Gas prices across Europe are spiralling out of control, but the reasons are deeper than just Russia turning off the tap.