Here’s Why Italy Is The Western Voice Of Pragmatism In The Nigerien Crisis By Andrew Korybko It’s possible for Western states to behave independently of their peers on certain issues if sensitive domestic interests are threatened, be they Italy’s migrant/refugee ones… Read More ›
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None Of Nigeria’s Objective National Interests Are Served By Invading Niger
None Of Nigeria’s Objective National Interests Are Served By Invading Niger By Andrew Korybko Although it’s everyone’s right to think whatever they want about the merits of Niger’s regime change, there are no plausible grounds for considering it a threat to… Read More ›
The Mainstream Media’s New Narrative Is That Niger Is Now A Global Epicenter Of Terrorism
The Mainstream Media’s New Narrative Is That Niger Is Now A Global Epicenter Of Terrorism By Andrew Korybko It’s full-blown fake news to claim that Niger is now a global epicentre of terrorism, but the MSM is expected to maximally amplify… Read More ›
Here’s How Poland Is Slyly Taking Control Of Western Ukraine
Here’s How Poland Is Slyly Taking Control Of Western Ukraine By Andrew Korybko Its political power was cemented last summer after the Rada granted Poles practically the same rights as Ukrainians in accordance with the promise that Zelensky made to Duda… Read More ›
Russia’s Surgical Strike On The Moldovan-Romanian-Ukrainian Tri-Border Sent Several Messages
Russia’s Surgical Strike On The Moldovan-Romanian-Ukrainian Tri-Border Sent Several Messages By Andrew Korybko Not only did Russia hit closer to NATO than ever, but that bloc didn’t even try to stop it, thus suggesting that they’re reluctant to get dragged even… Read More ›
The New York Times Finally Told The Truth About The Failure Of Kiev’s Counteroffensive
The New York Times Finally Told The Truth About The Failure Of Kiev’s Counteroffensive By Andrew Korybko Kiev’s supporters can no longer tell themselves that all reports about disadvantageous developments are either “Russian propaganda” or “psy-ops” designed to deceive their opponent… Read More ›
Ukraine’s Latest Attack Against The Crimean Bridge Was A Desperate Distraction
Ukraine’s Latest Attack Against The Crimean Bridge Was A Desperate Distraction By Andrew Korybko Instead of obsessing over this incident and getting the hopes of Kiev’s supporters unrealistically high, it would be much more responsible for the media to precondition everyone… Read More ›
Timofei Bordachev Is Right About NATO Enlargement Being A Threat To The US
Timofei Bordachev Is Right About NATO Enlargement Being A Threat To The US By Andrew Korybko This esteemed expert’s words ring true after Kiev made no tangible progress on joining NATO despite the hype leading up to this week’s summit. Its… Read More ›
Revisiting Putin’s Praise Of Erdogan In Light Of Him Violating The Azovstal Deal
Revisiting Putin’s Praise Of Erdogan In Light Of Him Violating The Azovstal Deal By Andrew Korybko On the one hand, President Erdogan did indeed do what he sincerely thought was good for his country, but only as part of a zero-sum… Read More ›
Removing Ukraine’s MAP Requirement For Joining NATO Isn’t As Important As It Seems
Removing Ukraine’s MAP Requirement For Joining NATO Isn’t As Important As It Seems By Andrew Korybko This country will still have to make major reforms, despite having already brought its military up to the bloc’s average standards after serving as its… Read More ›