The West and the Ukraine Crisis: It’s Time To Treat Putin Like an Adversary, Not a Partner
#International #World #Russia #VladimirPutin #GermanForeignPolicy #NATO #Ukraine #UnitedStates
NATO member states need to take a confrontational stance toward Russian President Vladimir Putin․ In addition to economic sanctions, they should also supply weapons to Ukraine․ This is the only way to prevent a Russian invasion․
#International #World #Russia #VladimirPutin #GermanForeignPolicy #NATO #Ukraine #UnitedStates
NATO member states need to take a confrontational stance toward Russian President Vladimir Putin․ In addition to economic sanctions, they should also supply weapons to Ukraine․ This is the only way to prevent a Russian invasion․
Faltering Foreign Policy: Germany Has a Russia Problem
#International #Europe #Russia #VladimirPutin #Ukraine #NATO #GermanForeignPolicy #UnitedStates #NordStream #GasPipelines
Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking to shift the balance of power in Europe and is even threatening war․ So far, the German government hasn’t provided a clear answer to that threat․ The problem is primarily a product of the party of Chancellor Olaf Scholz․
#International #Europe #Russia #VladimirPutin #Ukraine #NATO #GermanForeignPolicy #UnitedStates #NordStream #GasPipelines
Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking to shift the balance of power in Europe and is even threatening war․ So far, the German government hasn’t provided a clear answer to that threat․ The problem is primarily a product of the party of Chancellor Olaf Scholz․
A War of Nerves: Germany Has Little Maneuvering Room in Ukraine Conflict
#International #World #GermanForeignPolicy #VladimirPutin #Russia #UnitedStates #JoeBiden #NATO #EuropeanUnion #Ukraine #NordStream #GasPipelines #NaturalGas
The U․S․ wants to impose harsh sanctions on Russia invades Ukraine․ But the German government is putting on the brakes out of fears over the economic consequences and what punitive measures could mean for energy supplies for a country that gets much of its gas from Moscow․
#International #World #GermanForeignPolicy #VladimirPutin #Russia #UnitedStates #JoeBiden #NATO #EuropeanUnion #Ukraine #NordStream #GasPipelines #NaturalGas
The U․S․ wants to impose harsh sanctions on Russia invades Ukraine․ But the German government is putting on the brakes out of fears over the economic consequences and what punitive measures could mean for energy supplies for a country that gets much of its gas from Moscow․
NATO's Eastward Expansion: Is Vladimir Putin Right?
#International #World #Ukraine #VladimirPutin #Russia #GermanRussianRelations #NATO #UnitedStates
Vladimir Putin insists that the West cheated Russia by expanding NATO eastward following the end of the Cold War․ Is there anything to his claims? The short answer is: Actually, yes․
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Vladimir Putin insists that the West cheated Russia by expanding NATO eastward following the end of the Cold War․ Is there anything to his claims? The short answer is: Actually, yes․
Art Spiegelman on the School Ban of His Book “Maus”
#International #Zeitgeist #UnitedStates #TheHolocaust
A school district in Tennessee recently removed Art Spiegelman’s Holocaust comic “Maus” from its curriculum․ In an interview, the artist discusses his view of the controversy and why he fears American democracy is facing dark years ahead․
#International #Zeitgeist #UnitedStates #TheHolocaust
A school district in Tennessee recently removed Art Spiegelman’s Holocaust comic “Maus” from its curriculum․ In an interview, the artist discusses his view of the controversy and why he fears American democracy is facing dark years ahead․
A Half Century after Nixon's Visit to China: "Xi Is, Along with Putin, the Most Dangerous Man in the World"
#International #World #China #HumanRightsinChina #ChineseEconomy #UnitedStates #UnitedNations #TheColdWar #Russia
Former U․S․ diplomat Winston Lord participated in the momentous 1972 meeting between President Richard Nixon and Chinese leader Mao Zedong․ In an interview, he examines the current state of the relationship between the superpowers and discusses what should be done about Taiwan․
#International #World #China #HumanRightsinChina #ChineseEconomy #UnitedStates #UnitedNations #TheColdWar #Russia
Former U․S․ diplomat Winston Lord participated in the momentous 1972 meeting between President Richard Nixon and Chinese leader Mao Zedong․ In an interview, he examines the current state of the relationship between the superpowers and discusses what should be done about Taiwan․
German Foreign Policy Reversal: German Economy Minister Celebrated in Washington
#International #Germany #GermanForeignPolicy #Russia #VladimirPutin #UnitedStates #Ukraine
On Tuesday, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck became the first member of the German cabinet to visit Washington following Berlin's massive foreign policy shift on Russia․ He was welcomed with open arms․
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On Tuesday, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck became the first member of the German cabinet to visit Washington following Berlin's massive foreign policy shift on Russia․ He was welcomed with open arms․
United By Danger: How Putin Brought the West Together
#International #World #Russia #Ukraine #UnitedStates #Japan #SouthKorea #GermanForeignPolicy #EuropeanUnion #China
The Ukraine war is uniting the West – politically, militarily, morally․ But what will the world's democracies do with this newfound unity? Can they succeed in preventing further escalation?
#International #World #Russia #Ukraine #UnitedStates #Japan #SouthKorea #GermanForeignPolicy #EuropeanUnion #China
The Ukraine war is uniting the West – politically, militarily, morally․ But what will the world's democracies do with this newfound unity? Can they succeed in preventing further escalation?
The Perils of Wartime Adoption: "We Promised Bridget We Would Come Get Her"
#International #World #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine #UnitedStates #VladimirPutin #Russia
An American couple signed up for a surrogate child from a Ukrainian agency, but the girl was born with disabilities․ The parents rejected her․ Now, Bridget is six and a different American family is trying to adopt her․ Their efforts have been hampered by the war․
#International #World #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine #UnitedStates #VladimirPutin #Russia
An American couple signed up for a surrogate child from a Ukrainian agency, but the girl was born with disabilities․ The parents rejected her․ Now, Bridget is six and a different American family is trying to adopt her․ Their efforts have been hampered by the war․
Interview: "Dealing with Horrible Leaders Is Part of the History of International Relations"
#International #World #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Russia #Ukraine #UnitedStates #JoeBiden #OlafScholz #NuclearWeapons
Harvard University political scientist Graham Allison argues that Vladimir Putin has no inhibitions and could even resort to the use of a tactical nuclear weapon․ He believes we will ultimately have to negotiate with the Russian president in the end, just as we did with Stalin and Mao․
#International #World #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Russia #Ukraine #UnitedStates #JoeBiden #OlafScholz #NuclearWeapons
Harvard University political scientist Graham Allison argues that Vladimir Putin has no inhibitions and could even resort to the use of a tactical nuclear weapon․ He believes we will ultimately have to negotiate with the Russian president in the end, just as we did with Stalin and Mao․
Senior U․S․ Diplomat on the War in Ukraine: Kyiv Is "Rightly Demanding More"
#International #World #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Russia #Ukraine #UnitedStates #NATO
In an interview, American diplomat Karen Donfried expresses her concern about Russia's advances in the Donbas and her approval of German Chancellor Scholz's pledges to provide more military aid to Kyiv and increase Berlin's own defense spending․ She says Washington also supports EU membership for Ukraine․
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In an interview, American diplomat Karen Donfried expresses her concern about Russia's advances in the Donbas and her approval of German Chancellor Scholz's pledges to provide more military aid to Kyiv and increase Berlin's own defense spending․ She says Washington also supports EU membership for Ukraine․
The Last Taboo: Germany's Leopard Tanks Are a Game Changer with Significant Risks
#International #World #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Russia #VladimirPutin #Ukraine #GermanForeignPolicy #Bundeswehr #NATO #Defense #UnitedStates #OlafScholz #JoeBiden
With the delivery of Leopard battle tanks from Germany, the Ukraine war is entering into a new and dangerous phase․ Olaf Scholz must now clean up the political damage he has caused, hold his country together and find a path with his international partners to end the conflict․
#International #World #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Russia #VladimirPutin #Ukraine #GermanForeignPolicy #Bundeswehr #NATO #Defense #UnitedStates #OlafScholz #JoeBiden
With the delivery of Leopard battle tanks from Germany, the Ukraine war is entering into a new and dangerous phase․ Olaf Scholz must now clean up the political damage he has caused, hold his country together and find a path with his international partners to end the conflict․
A Year After Putin's Invasion: How Might the Violence in Ukraine Come to an End?
#International #World #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine #Russia #VladimirPutin #JoeBiden #UnitedStates #NATO
Russia's invasion of Ukraine began one year ago․ But how might the war end? Russia seems further from victory than ever, but a Ukrainian triumph is also far from a foregone conclusion․ What are the possible scenarios for an end to the conflict?
#International #World #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine #Russia #VladimirPutin #JoeBiden #UnitedStates #NATO
Russia's invasion of Ukraine began one year ago․ But how might the war end? Russia seems further from victory than ever, but a Ukrainian triumph is also far from a foregone conclusion․ What are the possible scenarios for an end to the conflict?
Superpower Posturing: Fears Grow of New Cold War Between U․S․ and China
#International #World #China #VladimirPutin #Russia #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #EuropeanUnion #UnitedStates
China and the United States are lurching from one crisis to the next․ It's not just deep economic interdependence that is at stake, but also global peace․ Is there still a way out of this downward spiral?
#International #World #China #VladimirPutin #Russia #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #EuropeanUnion #UnitedStates
China and the United States are lurching from one crisis to the next․ It's not just deep economic interdependence that is at stake, but also global peace․ Is there still a way out of this downward spiral?
Indictment of Donald Trump: He Had It Coming
#International #World #DonaldTrump #UnitedStates
The indictment of Donald Trump was long overdue․ In a constitutional democracy, nobody can stand above the law․
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The indictment of Donald Trump was long overdue․ In a constitutional democracy, nobody can stand above the law․
Horror Scenario: Germans Prepare for Possible Re-Election of Donald Trump
#International #Germany #DonaldTrump #JoeBiden #NATO #UnitedStates
Berlin is preparing for the possibility that Donald Trump could beat Joe Biden in the next election․ That outcome would likely be a disaster for Ukraine, NATO and the looming climate crisis․ Diplomats have begun establishing contacts with the former president's camp to avoid being blindsided as they were in 2016․
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Berlin is preparing for the possibility that Donald Trump could beat Joe Biden in the next election․ That outcome would likely be a disaster for Ukraine, NATO and the looming climate crisis․ Diplomats have begun establishing contacts with the former president's camp to avoid being blindsided as they were in 2016․
What the Future Might Hold for Asia: "Every Time China Has Been United, It Has Dominated"
#International #World #China #UnitedStates #Asia #Japan
China is upgrading its nuclear arsenal even as its relationship to the U․S․ is deteriorating․ George Yeo, the former foreign minister of Singapore, discusses the ongoing power struggle in the Pacific region․
#International #World #China #UnitedStates #Asia #Japan
China is upgrading its nuclear arsenal even as its relationship to the U․S․ is deteriorating․ George Yeo, the former foreign minister of Singapore, discusses the ongoing power struggle in the Pacific region․
The Forgotten: Families Fight for the Return of Americans Held Captive Abroad
#International #World #UnitedStates #JoeBiden
Dozens of U․S․ citizens are currently being held in foreign prisons․ Countries like Russia or Iran often use the hostages to pressure Washington․ Their families feel abandoned by the government․
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Dozens of U․S․ citizens are currently being held in foreign prisons․ Countries like Russia or Iran often use the hostages to pressure Washington․ Their families feel abandoned by the government․
"The Final Battle": A Trip through Trump's America
#International #World #UnitedStates #DonaldTrump #JoeBiden #TransAtlanticRelations #RightWingPopulism
Former U․S․ President Donald Trump is seeking another term in the White House․ A trip through Republican-controlled states reveals just how radically America has already changed․ Can the country survive a second Trump tenure?
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Former U․S․ President Donald Trump is seeking another term in the White House․ A trip through Republican-controlled states reveals just how radically America has already changed․ Can the country survive a second Trump tenure?
Erasing the Existence of 1,500 People: Britain's Ongoing Colonial Crime in the Indian Ocean
#International #World #UnitedKingdom #Colonialism #Africa #UnitedStates
More than half a century ago, the British and the Americans established the Diego Garcia military base, breaking international law in the process․ The locals were forcibly exiled․ But now, after decades of court battles, the people who once called the Chagos Archipelago home are closer to returning than ever before․
#International #World #UnitedKingdom #Colonialism #Africa #UnitedStates
More than half a century ago, the British and the Americans established the Diego Garcia military base, breaking international law in the process․ The locals were forcibly exiled․ But now, after decades of court battles, the people who once called the Chagos Archipelago home are closer to returning than ever before․