Reality Check: Ukrainians Face a 4 Hour Life Expectancy on Bakhmut Frontlines
Last Updated on February 27, 2023 A recent report offered a rare insight into the bleak reality of the situation…
The unintended consequences of unconstrained economic sanctions
Author: Editorial Board, ANU It’s now been a year since Russia invaded Ukraine. In response to an unprovoked act of…
THEATER: Native Russian Speaker Zelensky Reaches for Translator When Asked Question in Russian
Last Updated on February 26, 2023 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, a native speaker of the Russian language, once again reminded…
Without diplomatic carrots, economic sanctions less likely to work
Author: Ken Heydon, LSE There is a paradox with economic sanctions. They tend to command widespread support within the sanctioning…
NATO Twitter Page References Harry Potter, Thanos in Pro-Ukraine Tweet
Last Updated on February 23, 2023 The official NATO Twitter account sent out a bizarre tweet at 4:27 am Eastern…
The EU risks losing the contest for influence in Central Asia
Author: Donaev Mukhammadsodik, OSCE Academy The EU and China have become more dynamic players in Central Asia since the United…
Mediating the Russia–Ukraine war a risky role for China
Author: Ivan Lidarev, King’s College London Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, EU leaders, the Ukrainian foreign minister and French President…
President Trump Criticizes Biden On Ukraine And Vows To Secure a Peace Deal
Last Updated on February 21, 2023 President Donald Trump criticized Joe Biden for spending time in Ukraine while people in…
The NDB and BRICS in global governance reform
Author: Silvia Menegazzi, LUISS On 7 December 2022, Egypt ratified its participation in the New Development Bank (NDB) — a…
‘Nazis in Ukraine’ Trends on Twitter As Global Awareness Continues to Rise
Last Updated on February 13, 2023 “Nazis in Ukraine” trended on Twitter today in the aftermath of Ukrainian President Zelensky…