Russia at War
Observers are quick to detect signs of growing domestic discontent with Putin’s war against Ukraine. But Russian society and business continue to support the...
War, peace, and the international system after Ukraine
Today, when we talk about global order, we often lament the divisions inside the United Nations Security Council. This year marks the 50th anniversary...
Ukraine, the Shadow War
For the most part, Russia’s war against Ukraine focusses our attention squarely on the conventional fighting. However, this war encompasses a great deal of...
What geopolitics stories could still blow up the global economy?
Investors hate uncertainty. For now, most of them are trying to understand how central bankers, particularly at the US Federal Reserve, will calibrate changes...
With Ukraine war at critical junction, China takes bigger role
Russia’s assault on Ukraine is turning into a war of attrition and the defenders are facing a critical problem – they are firing more...
How War Crimes Prosecutions Work
After more than a year of international outrage at Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and shocking atrocities, there’s an arrest warrant out for Russian President...
Most Swiss support closer ties with NATO, survey reveals
Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine last year, most Swiss now say they want closer ties with NATO – but not membership,...
North of Bakhmut, another key battle tests Ukraine’s defences
From a small, non-descript house in a badly bombed village in eastern Ukraine, Andrii “Tuman”, who goes by his call sign meaning “fog”, commands...
ASEAN Response to Ukraine Crisis a Show of ‘Diplomatic Cowardice’
The crisis in Ukraine has exposed how the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) – once again – is divided as it fails to...
Cost of neutrality: Swiss defense industry ‘just losing our market’ amid Ukraine conflict
PARIS — How do you ensure your defense industry remains competitive and, at the same time, tow a hard line on historic “neutrality”? This...