7 Key takeaways in Russia’s letter to US, NATO
•Moscow addressed the situation in Ukraine, US nuclear weapons in Europe, NATO violating treaties, and the law-based way forward The…
US’ latest proposals on Ukraine crisis not ‘constructive’- Russia’s Official Response
•Russian Foreign Ministry says latest US proposal failed to address central issues such as halting NATO’s eastward expansion By Elena…
The crisis in Ukraine is not about Ukraine. It’s about Germany
By Mike Whitney “The primordial interest of the United States, over which for centuries we have fought wars– the First,…
Investigation: How FBI, U.S Prosecutors convicted Nigerian on frame-up charges (1)
By Abdallah el-Kurebe It is common perception that the US justice system is fair and just. This investigation, based on…
The West – united on Ukraine, divided on Russia
•Western disagreements on the Russian military escalation in Eastern Europe play into Putin’s hand. By Marwan Bishara After months of…
Canada: Justin Trudeau’s crackdown on protests could make things worse
•By seeking to curb free speech, he will aggravate Canada’s divisions CANADA’S REPUTATION for impeccable politeness is taking a knocking. In…
The US sanctions toolkit can no longer hold off global challengers
By Howard W. French On Christmas Eve in 2002, I was suddenly dispatched from my base in Tokyo, where I…
The US is facing a Sputnik Moment in the international economy
•Beijing is ahead in the race for establishing a global digital currency standard By Robert Murray At the Beijing Olympics—in…
NATO and the Ukraine-Russia crisis: Five key things to know
•Moscow has the future of the US-headed transatlantic military alliance in its sights as Kyiv eyes membership. •Russia’s president says…
Ukraine: Western countries sceptical as Putin announces troops withdrawal, conditions for peace
•Putin says Russia does not want war with Ukraine •Russian president, German chancellor meet in Moscow •US has not verified…