Afghanistan-based extremists spark terror fears in Central Asia
The killing of two suspected militants by Tajikistan’s security forces is fanning fresh worries in Central Asia over the Taliban’s ability to prevent attacks...
Far-Right convicts soar in UK, new sign of rising threat posed by neo-Nazi extremism
The number of far-right terror convicts in prison has risen to a record high in a new sign of the rising threat posed by...
Russian Soldiers Complain That ‘Entire Regiments’ Are Being Wiped Out
Russian soldiers fighting against Russian anti-Vladimir Putin militia that crossed into the Belgorod region bordering Ukraine last week have complained that “entire regiments” are...
Stop Worrying About Chinese Hegemony in Asia
U.S. fears are not only irrational—they’re a potential self-fulfilling prophecy. The United States and its Asian partners want to maintain a balance of power...
A ceasefire in Ukraine is in America’s interest
If Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shaken the foundations of the international order, a Chinese takeover of Taiwan would lead to a profound global geopolitical...
Afghanistan’s stability, human rights top agenda at Central Asia-EU Meeting
The second Central Asia-European Union leaders’ meeting’s participants expressed concern about the situation in Afghanistan in their closing statement, while also highlighting the stability...
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...
When it Comes to Middle East Diplomacy, Chinese and European Interests Align
In March, China managed to a broker a détente between Iran and Saudi Arabia, achieving a diplomatic breakthrough that had eluded European governments. But...
Indonesia proposes demilitarised zone, UN referendum for Ukraine peace plan
SINGAPORE, June 3 — Indonesia’s defence minister on Saturday proposed a peace plan for the war in Ukraine, calling for a demilitarised zone and...