Why any peace deal in Ukraine must include Crimea
In 2016, over 200 million people watched the Crimean Tatar artist Jamala win the Eurovision Song Contest with her song “1944.” In the shadow of Russian President Vladimir...
How German Leftists Fell in Love with Arms Supplies
Among Western left-wing politicians — from “the Squad” to European left parties — a small but loud minority is voicing its opinion on the...
Are climate change policies a liability or a political asset?
On paper, politics isn’t that complicated. Persuade a majority of your constituents that you share their priorities, and you’ll triumph. Choose unpopular policies, and...
A Geopolitical Mirage: the “De-westernization” of the World
Analyst and political philosopher Philippe de Lara examines the complexity of the notion of the “global South”. The growing disenchantment with the West that...
Concerns Over the Return of the Military in Indonesia
Could proposed legislation bring about the return of the New Order? There is growing concern in Indonesia that the military, which was forced out...
The Military-Industrial Complex Is Triggering U.S Debt Crisis
NEW YORK, 22 May 2023 — In the year 2000, the U.S. government debt was $3.5 trillion, equal to 35% of the Gross Domestic...
Europe’s Divisions over China Could Hamper G-7 Unity
While the focus of the G-7 meeting in Hiroshima this week will be on Russia, the gathering leaders will have China on their minds....
Why Succession’s Election Night Episode Triggered D.C So Hard
Spoiler alert: This article discusses details of Succession season 4, episode 8. There are moments when it’s not clear where the truth ends and...
A Ceasefire Would Mean Victory for Putin
In Kyiv, defiance is tempered with the depressing reality that the west might not be prepared to let Ukraine win There wasn’t much for...
Turkey elections: How will the vote affect foreign policy?
Differing visions of Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu have fuelled debate, as the opposition alliance faces challenges in finding common ground What international media have dubbed...