Ukraine: Why mediation keeps failing and what Russian invasion would look like
•It’s not just about Moscow and Kyiv but the entire Russia-West relationship. By Eugene Chausovsky As military buildups continue by both…
Head of Sudan’s military junta dismisses sanctions threats, lauds ties with Israel
•Military leader says intelligence sharing between Tel Aviv and Khartoum helped arrest suspected fighters in Sudan. Sudan’s military leader General…
How to make a deal with Putin…and save Europe from war
•Only a Comprehensive Pact Can Avoid War By Michael McFall ladimir Putin has the world on edge. The Russian president has…
The Backstory: France on the World Stage
French President Emmanuel Macron met with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week in an attempt to ease the standoff with…
Trade between Africa and China reached an all-time high in 2021
By Carlos Mureithi Trade between Africa and China rose to a record high last year, according to recently released data by China’s customs…
Liberian President awards Nigerian Army officers for service to country
Godsgift Onyedinefu The President of the Republic of Liberia, Dr George Manneh Weah has conferred the award of “Distinguished Service…
Bahrain confirms Israeli naval officer to be stationed in the country
•Foreign ministry says the appointment relates to an international coalition ‘to secure the freedom of navigation in the region’. Bahrain…
Baltic citizens worry they’re next on Russia’s menu
•Moscow’s aggression has stirred old fears in its neighbors. By Kristaps Andrejsons It has been a turbulent few months in the…
Russia does not accept ‘collective response’ to its question on indivisibility of European security
•Moscow expects response to question from each of 37 states, says Foreign Ministry spokeswoman By Elena Teslova Russia does…
Tracking the arrival of Russia’s Wagner Group in Mali
The Wagner Group—a Russian private military company (PMC) linked to the Kremlin, Ministry of Defense (particularly the Main Intelligence Directorate, or GRU),…