Russia And The West Are Engaged In Political Choreography Over Ukraine’s Use Of Long-Range Weapons By Andrew Korybko Rarely is everything as clear-cut as it seems. Putin warned last week that letting Ukraine use Western long-range weapons to strike deep inside of Russia… Read More ›
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RT Is Being Scapegoated For The US’ Global Soft Power Failures
RT Is Being Scapegoated For The US’ Global Soft Power Failures By Andrew Korybko The US simply cannot accept that it lost the battle for hearts and minds across the Global South and even among a growing segment of the Western… Read More ›
Why Is Russia Re-Engaging With The IMF?
Why Is Russia Re-Engaging With The IMF? By Andrew Korybko The relationship between Russia, the IMF, and BRICS isn’t what most folks have been led to believe. IMF Communications Director Julie Kozack confirmed during a press briefing on Thursday that the first Article… Read More ›
The Central African Republic And US PMCs: A Double Game Against Russia Or Pragmatic Diversification?
The Central African Republic And US PMCs: A Double Game Against Russia Or Pragmatic Diversification? By Andrew Korybko President Touadera might truly believe that he’s pragmatically diversifying from his country’s dependence on Russia via Wagner, but those who he invited into… Read More ›
Did Kamala Harris Just Admit She Caused The Conflict In Ukraine?
Did Kamala Harris Just Admit She Caused The Conflict In Ukraine? By Uriel Araujo Democrats particularly, including Barack Obama, as well as Kamala Harris and the administration she is part of, have a lot of responsibility for the current situation in… Read More ›
Russia’s Nuclear Doctrine Shouldn’t Apply To Any Territorial Encroachment
Russia’s Nuclear Doctrine Shouldn’t Apply To Any Territorial Encroachment By Andrew Korybko His proposal is well-intentioned but ill-advised for the reasons that’ll be explained. The respected Russian intellectual Sergey Karaganov, who serves as the honorary chairman of Russia’s influential Council on… Read More ›
Erdogan’s Proposed Islamic Alliance Against Israel Is Pure Demagoguery
Erdogan’s Proposed Islamic Alliance Against Israel Is Pure Demagoguery By Andrew Korybko His strong rhetoric leads to extreme dopamine bursts from those who think that he’s being sincere, but the rush will inevitably wear off once they realize that he’s not,… Read More ›
Polish PM Made Three Solid Points About Germany’s Decision To Reimpose Border Controls
Polish PM Made Three Solid Points About Germany’s Decision To Reimpose Border Controls By Andrew Korybko This move will inhibit the free movement of people and goods to and from the EU’s largest economy, the AfD’s recent electoral successes have shocked… Read More ›
Japan And The Philippines Aim To Provoke A New Asian Arms Race At America’s Behest
Japan And The Philippines Aim To Provoke A New Asian Arms Race At America’s Behest By Andrew Korybko Arms races are always a bonanza for the military-industrial complex, which exerts outsized influence over US policymaking, but there might be more to… Read More ›
US Funds Opposition In Myanmar, Pouring Gasoline On Fire In Another Conflict With China
US Funds Opposition In Myanmar, Pouring Gasoline On Fire In Another Conflict With China By Uriel Araujo The US is largely seen as an “outside” player, which does not have a full grasp of the complexities of the region. One might… Read More ›