Ukraine Might Actually Be Semi-Serious About Resuming Peace Talks With Russia By Andrew Korybko It’s a gamble, but Zelensky hopes that the next US President might either become so nervous about him flirting with China that they decide to give him… Read More ›
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Zelensky’s Envisaged Path To Peace Is A Political Fantasy
Zelensky’s Envisaged Path To Peace Is A Political Fantasy By Andrew Korybko Any talks that include ultimatums to Russia and in which China doesn’t participate are doomed to fail. Zelensky shared his envisaged path to peace on Monday where he revealed that four… Read More ›
The US Found A Clever Way To Pressure The EU Into Decoupling From China
The US Found A Clever Way To Pressure The EU Into Decoupling From China By Andrew Korybko China now knows that none of its major EU investments are safe since they could all be nationalized on false pretexts. The latest NATO… Read More ›
NATO Wants Permanent Footprints In The Indo-Pacific, With Talks About Opening Office In Japan
NATO Wants Permanent Footprints In The Indo-Pacific, With Talks About Opening Office In Japan By Uriel Araujo Today one can see an increasingly divided NATO, which does not possess a clear view on the challenges of dual containment. With Ukraine’s fatigue… Read More ›
Modi’s Trip To Moscow Was Much More Important Than Most Observers Realize
Modi’s Trip To Moscow Was Much More Important Than Most Observers Realize By Andrew Korybko The most spectacular achievement from Modi’s trip to Russia wasn’t whatever they formally agreed to, but him and Putin informally agreeing to redouble their joint efforts… Read More ›
Russia Is Unlikely To Heed China’s Latest Call For A Prompt Ceasefire
Russia Is Unlikely To Heed China’s Latest Call For A Prompt Ceasefire By Andrew Korybko Without some irreversible moves first being made on Kiev’s part, it’s unlikely that Putin will agree to China’s latest call for a prompt ceasefire, so Xi… Read More ›
Pakistan Remains Reluctant To Comprehensively Expand Ties With Russia
Pakistan Remains Reluctant To Comprehensively Expand Ties With Russia By Andrew Korybko It’s long since been time for Pakistan to put its money where its mouth is and begin doing what’s needed to prove that it’s not just stringing Russia along…. Read More ›
Pakistan’s New Counterterrorism Operation Was Likely Triggered By Chinese Concerns About CPEC
Pakistan’s New Counterterrorism Operation Was Likely Triggered By Chinese Concerns About CPEC By Andrew Korybko The lacklustre joint statement that followed the Pakistani premier’s visit to China suggested that the People’s Republic is souring on his country due to its inability… Read More ›
The Pros And Cons Of China Possibly Using The Tumen River To Access The Sea Of Japan
The Pros And Cons Of China Possibly Using The Tumen River To Access The Sea Of Japan By Andrew Korybko Even the purely commercial use of this waterway without any Coast Guard component could fuel US-encouraged Japanese and South Korean perceptions… Read More ›
This Chinese Company’s Compliance With The US’ Anti-Russian Sanctions Is Very Consequential
This Chinese Company’s Compliance With The US’ Anti-Russian Sanctions Is Very Consequential By Andrew Korybko Russia and China aren’t “against” one another, but they still prioritize their corresponding national interests. These largely overlap, in which cases they cooperate to pursue their… Read More ›