Are France And The UK Plotting A Ukrainian Power Play Right Under Germany’s Nose? By Andrew Korybko There are indeed plans for a conventional Western intervention in Ukraine despite their leaders’ denials over the past two weeks, but they’ve yet to… Read More ›
Geopolitics
Remembering Dr Ayub Thakur, The First Muslim Nuclear Scientist From Kashmir
Remembering Dr Ayub Thakur, The First Muslim Nuclear Scientist From Kashmir Dr Ayub Thakur was a man with the mission By Dr Ghulam Nabi Fai I want to express my appreciation to the leadership of Institute of Policy Studies, (PS)… Read More ›
Russia Thwarted ISIS-K’s Plot To Trigger Inter-Religious Discord
Russia Thwarted ISIS-K’s Plot To Trigger Inter-Religious Discord By Andrew Korybko Provocations of this kind could exacerbate preexisting divisions by lending false credence to Islamophobic radicals that want a so-called “Russia for Russians”. The FSB busted a branch of the Afghan-based ISIS-K terrorist… Read More ›
Biden’s Gaza Aid Policy Is An Electioneering Spectacle
Biden’s Gaza Aid Policy Is An Electioneering Spectacle By Andrew Korybko Most pro-Palestinian Democrats are unlikely to be duped by Biden’s charade, and if they remain more committed to the Palestinian cause than to their party’s and vote for a third… Read More ›
BRICS Is Transforming Into A Multipolar Discussion Club And Economic Integration Platform
BRICS Is Transforming Into A Multipolar Discussion Club And Economic Integration Platform By Andrew Korybko BRICS is poised to play one of the most important roles of any organization in the world, but friends and foes alike shouldn’t have any false… Read More ›
It’s Time For Kiev To Pay The Piper If It Wants To Keep The Proxy War Going
It’s Time For Kiev To Pay The Piper If It Wants To Keep The Proxy War Going By Andrew Korybko In the absence of funds, a significant portion of which was presumably stolen from Brussels’ monthly financial aid, the only recourse… Read More ›
Israel’s Partial Compliance With The US’ Anti-Russian Demands Risks Ruining Ties With Moscow
Israel’s Partial Compliance With The US’ Anti-Russian Demands Risks Ruining Ties With Moscow By Andrew Korybko Israel isn’t planning to send early warning systems to Ukraine out of solidarity but is really trying to curry more favour with the US as… Read More ›
Are Medvedev’s “Strategic Borders” More Like A “Buffer Zone” Or A “Sphere Of Influence”?
Are Medvedev’s “Strategic Borders” More Like A “Buffer Zone” Or A “Sphere Of Influence”? By Andrew Korybko While it’s true that both “buffer zones” and “spheres of influence” are countries where another wields influence, the first focuses exclusively on the security… Read More ›
Russia’s “Outreach”/“BRICS Plus” Invite To Pakistan Shouldn’t Ruffle India’s Feathers
Russia’s “Outreach”/“BRICS Plus” Invite To Pakistan Shouldn’t Ruffle India’s Feathers By Andrew Korybko Russia only intends to signal prestige by inviting the leaders of three friendly organizations like the SCO and didn’t do this just to invite Pakistan or suggest that… Read More ›
Should Russia Demote Ties With The EU After Its Ambassadors Snubbed FM Lavrov?
Should Russia Demote Ties With The EU After Its Ambassadors Snubbed FM Lavrov? By Andrew Korybko Russian policymakers would do well to reflect on Medvedev’s advice, which is quite sensible this time. Former Russian President and incumbent Deputy Chair of the… Read More ›