You’ll notice that in recent days, the Russians have eased up on their rhetoric about needing to see the denazification of Ukraine,
Jeremy Shapiro comments on the ‘nazi’ rhetoric circulating in light of the Russia-Ukraine war
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I think that both Turkish and Greek leaders understand that the world is changing and the European security order is challenged in ways they have not imagined three months ago,
Asli Aydıntaşbaş comments on how Greece and Turkey are positioned in the Russia-Ukraine crisis
The war in Ukraine has global repercussions. The world of tomorrow world will be very different from the one we have been living in until a few weeks ago
Arturo Varvelli analyses the impact of the war in Ukraine on the international order and the long-term opportunities that these evolutions might open up for Europe.
Isolating a G20 economy completely, even if Russia’s isnt the biggest, is very difficult
Jonathan Hackenbroich dissects Russian sanctions and global attempts to isolate the Russian economy given their attacks on Ukraine
Jonathan Hackenbroich comments on Germany’s military arsenal following the attack on Ukraine
I think the conflict will remain localized. However, its effects on energy, value chains and migration flows – inter alia – are global
Arturo Varvelli explains how the Russian threat has changed the perceptions of risk of European countries, and what is the impact of the war in Ukraine on Europe
Mig-29s would make a big difference. Of course, they wouldn’t change the situation immediately, but they could protract Russia’s attrition
Gustav Gressel explains the impact that Polish Mig-29 fighter jets could have on the war in Ukraine and the difficulties related to their delivery to Ukraine
Reforms in Saudi Arabia are also aimed at bringing the palace closer to the two-thirds of the population under 30 years old (…) Today, consensus is also built through entertainment
Cinzia Bianco analyses the reform plan launched in Saudi Arabia by the Crown Prince, Mohammad bin Salman, and how this targets young people.
If Finland has stopped Stalin, Kiev can stop Putin
Gustav Gressel analyses the conflict in Ukraine and how Kiev could manage to push back the Russian forces and maintain its independence
I think they’re still trying to figure out how convincing yesterday’s vote was. In my opinion, it was a farcical vote and a step that goes well beyond the integrity of the entire political process
Tarek Megerisi comments on the vote of confidence to Bashagha’s government granted by Tobruk House of Representatives (Libya) on March 1st, and on UN’s delay in taking stance on the matter