Ukraine Expands Minority Rights Under EU Pressure, But Russians Remain Excluded By Uriel Araujo Zelensky’s new education law expands minority rights as Ukraine seeks EU membership. Yet Russian speakers receive no comparable concessions – the civil rights issue and Kiev’s far-right… Read More ›
Geopolitics
Black Sea Flashpoint: Is Europe Edging Toward A Direct Clash With Russia?
Black Sea Flashpoint: Is Europe Edging Toward A Direct Clash With Russia? By Uriel Araujo With EU lawmakers considering a naval mission, and NATO expanding surveillance, the Black Sea is emerging as a dangerous arena of confrontation. The risk of a… Read More ›
The Pakistani Premier’s Planned Trip To Russia Comes At A Pivotal Moment In Bilateral Ties
The Pakistani Premier’s Planned Trip To Russia Comes At A Pivotal Moment In Bilateral Ties By Andrew Korybko The clinching of major deals with Russia after years of talks without any tangible progress would show the Kremlin that Pakistan is sovereign… Read More ›
Beyond NATO: Turkey Builds A New Defence Network Across Eurasia
Beyond NATO: Turkey Builds A New Defence Network Across Eurasia By Uriel Araujo Turkey’s latest defence agreement with Qatar, Pakistan and Indonesia could reshape military cooperation across Eurasia. Its implications extend beyond NATO, potentially impacting Russia’s regional influence, China’s strategic interests… Read More ›
Five Reasons Why Trump Is Now More Determined Than Ever to Cut a Grand Deal With Putin
Five Reasons Why Trump Is Now More Determined Than Ever to Cut a Grand Deal With Putin By Andrew Korybko Putin is more serious than ever about this too for absolutely different reasons. The surprise Russian-US diesel deal in early October… Read More ›
Five Most Promising Economic Opportunities For Russia And The US
Five Most Promising Economic Opportunities For Russia And The US By Andrew Korybko Although Putin might agree to some trade-offs in Ukraine as the quid pro quo for these deals, it’s not guaranteed, but they can still be clinched so long… Read More ›
A New Great Game In Eurasia? Rubio Faces A Geopolitical Reality Check
A New Great Game In Eurasia? Rubio Faces A Geopolitical Reality Check By Uriel Araujo Washington is seeking influence over Eurasia’s strategic trade corridors, from Central Asia to Turkey and Greece. Rubio’s visit exposes both the ambitions and contradictions of Trump’s… Read More ›
From Oil Dispute To Military Clash? Falklands Tensions Put US-UK Relations To The Test
From Oil Dispute To Military Clash? Falklands Tensions Put US-UK Relations To The Test By Uriel Araujo British military drills and a bitter oil dispute have reignited Falklands tensions, raising questions about a new conflict and Washington’s role. Tensions between Argentina… Read More ›
Creative Energy Diplomacy Can Lead To The US Getting The EU To Unfreeze Russia’s Assets
Creative Energy Diplomacy Can Lead To The US Getting The EU To Unfreeze Russia’s Assets By Andrew Korybko Russia could legally transfer ownership of its frozen assets to the US, which would then be returned to Russia in exchange for US… Read More ›
Why Iran Should Join The International Islamic Commission For 9/11 Justice
Why Iran Should Join The International Islamic Commission For 9/11 Justice An Open Letter from Captain Dan Hanley, Retired United Airlines Pilot and Executive Director of the International Islamic Commission for 9/11 Justice, to the President and Foreign Minister of… Read More ›