Putin is creating the multipolar world he (thought he) wanted
By Sven Biscop, Bart Dessein & Jasper Roctus Up until the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia’s and China’s worsening relations…
Boycotts, not bombs: Sanctions are a go-to tactic, with uneven results
By Ella Koeze In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine late last month, Western powers turned to an increasingly common playbook: imposing a…
The lesson Stalin could teach Putin about invading a neighbour
•The Soviet Union’s attack on Finland in 1939 ended surprisingly badly for the much larger aggressor. By Casey Michel Earlier…
Nigeria in state of decay: Obasanjo’s full speech on his 85th birthday
Let me start by appreciating each one of you for your presence today to join me in thanking God as…
Russian analysts weigh in how Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine will end
•Experts explaon the likely outcome of Russian offensive in Ukraine By Maxim Hvatkov As Russia’s armed forces conduct an attack designed to cripple…
Ukraine and a guide to avoiding World War III
By Aaron Stein After a few days, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has stumbled amid reports of low troop morale…
The dangerous allure of the no-fly zone
Editor’s Note: This is a heavily revised and updated version of an article written by the authors for these pages…
The war in Ukraine, explained in maps
Kyiv, ukraine’s capital, has so far held off Russian forces. But a vast column of armoured vehicles, stretched out over 40…
Russia vs NATO military strength comparison goes viral
By Anders Anglesey An online post that compared Russia and NATO’s military strength has gone viral amid continued anger between Kyiv and Moscow…
How might the War in Ukraine end? Five factors will shape the outcome
•Russian forces have performed poorly thus far, but Ukraine’s military is expected to eventually crack. What then? By Stephen Fidler Vladimir…