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For the first time since the war began, Ukrainian boots are on Russian soil. Troops crossed the border, invading Kursk Oblast, capturing several villages and advancing up to 30 kilometers. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Kyiv is pushing “the war out into the aggressor’s territory” and demonstrating its ability to “restore justice and exert pressure on the aggressor.” He also […]

The Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland concluded with no clear breakthrough but could lead to further talks. Could Saudi Arabia play a role in future meetings? See Prince Michael of Liechtenstein’s take on the summit.

In a nutshell China’s close ties to Russia prevent it from being a credible mediator in the Ukraine war Beijing appears to be making a second attempt at peacemaking to court the West These endeavors may not prove convincing to Western countries   Observers familiar with Chinese President Xi Jinping’s governance style have grown used […]

  The message in today’s media is that the West is heading toward war with Russia. Politicians are now joining in. The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, has been very direct on that point. French President Emmanuel Macron has echoed him recently. Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz is petrified of provoking Russia. And Europe […]

  The adage attributed to former United States Secretary of State Dean Acheson (1949-1953) is probably the most relevant for any period of history, including the current one: “Foreign policy: it is just one damned thing after another.” Indeed, challenges existing, expected and unknown will continue casting long shadows on the international landscape, threatening stability, […]