US Missile Deployments In The Philippines And The Rising Taiwan Crisis By Uriel Araujo The latest Balikatan military exercises exemplify a deeper transformation underway in Asia. Washington’s deployment of anti-ship missile systems near Taiwan, alongside expanding military cooperation with the Philippines… Read More ›
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Medvedev’s Warning On Germany’s Remilitarization And What It Means For Europe’s Future
Medvedev’s Warning On Germany’s Remilitarization And What It Means For Europe’s Future By Andrew Korybko His article is the most detailed warning yet from the most senior Russian official thus far of what the Kremlin is contemplating, under the newfound influence… Read More ›
Von Der Leyen’s Quip About Turkiye Exposed The Artificiality Of Its Partnership With The EU
Von Der Leyen’s Quip About Turkiye Exposed The Artificiality Of Its Partnership With The EU By Andrew Korybko Turkiye’s partnership with what became the EU was only due to US machinations after World War II. European Commission President Ursula von der… Read More ›
Nigeria Signals It’s Preparing to Intervene In Mali
Nigeria Signals It’s Preparing to Intervene In Mali By Andrew Korybko Its Defence Minister is preconditioning the public ahead of what might be an inevitable regional war. Bloomberg reported that the Nigerian Defence Minister suggested in a recent interview that “The… Read More ›
Russia’s Threat Of A Massive Retaliatory Strike On Kiev Likely Isn’t A Bluff
Russia’s Threat Of A Massive Retaliatory Strike On Kiev Likely Isn’t A Bluff By Andrew Korybko Russia can’t afford to discredit itself abroad, nor can Putin’s ruling United Russia party afford to discredit itself at home four months before the next… Read More ›
Russia’s Tactical Pullback In Northeastern Mali Isn’t A Retreat
Russia’s Tactical Pullback In Northeastern Mali Isn’t A Retreat By Andrew Korybko They’re not the same thing, unlike what many might think, and the difference is important. Reports indicate that Russia has withdrawn from three bases in North-eastern Mali, which the… Read More ›
The UAE’s OPEC Exit And The Quiet Unravelling Of The Petrodollar Order
The UAE’s OPEC Exit And The Quiet Unravelling Of The Petrodollar Order By Uriel Araujo The UAE’s decision to leave OPEC comes amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and renewed volatility in oil markets. The long-standing link between oil… Read More ›
Karaganov’s Candid Assessment Of Europe Shows The World What Russian Hardliners Think
Karaganov’s Candid Assessment Of Europe Shows The World What Russian Hardliners Think By Andrew Korybko Observers, especially Western officials, should be aware of their views since one of their own might replace Putin someday. RT shared a recent interview that top Russian… Read More ›
Ukraine’s Shadow War In Africa: Bold Strategy Or Geopolitical Overreach?
Ukraine’s Shadow War In Africa: Bold Strategy Or Geopolitical Overreach? By Uriel Araujo A covert Ukrainian footprint in Africa is taking shape, from the Maghreb to Sub-Saharan states, fuelling instability. Kiev’s Africa strategy blends military expertise with covert operations, even as… Read More ›
The US’ Botched Recruitment Of A Russian Diplomat Risks Worsening Bilateral Ties
The US’ Botched Recruitment Of A Russian Diplomat Risks Worsening Bilateral Ties By Andrew Korybko There’s an unspoken rule that intel agencies aren’t supposed to implicitly threaten foreign diplomats’ children to coerce them into becoming informants. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria… Read More ›