Eurasia

President-elect Donald Trump has promised to end the war in Ukraine even before being sworn in. He has explicitly refrained from providing any details as to how exactly he may do that, arguing it would be foolish to show his cards before any such negotiation. Any possible deal entailing a …

New Players Are Transforming the Conflict—and Complicating the Path to Ending It Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 was an event of global magnitude. The scale of the invasion, commensurate with its goal of eliminating Ukrainian statehood, was massive. Millions of refugees fled Ukraine into the rest of Europe. …

European officials have long stressed the need for the continent to take charge of its own security and end geopolitical outsourcing to the United States. But does Europe have the means—and the will—to finally reduce its dependence on Washington? It is high time for Europe to step up and forge …

Analysis: Underpinned by military superiority, Israel’s short-term tactical successes will never become strategic gains without a political endgame. Hamas shocked the world on 7 October 2023 when it launched an unprecedented attack on Israel, resulting in nearly 1,200 Israeli fatalities, both soldiers and civilians. The attack marked a significant moment …

This week, threats from senior Iranian officials intensified in response to Israel’s strike on Iranon October 26, 2024. The Iranian Supreme Leader declared that the United States and Israelwould face a crushing response for their actions against Iran and the “resistance front.” SeniorIRGC officials stressed that Iran’s response is certain …

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasized on Monday the critical need for the Islamic world to put aside differences and unite in support of the Palestinian and Lebanese people in their just struggle against Israeli aggression. Speaking at the opening of the 40th session of the Standing Committee for Economic …

Hamas stated that U.S. policy would shape its stance toward the new U.S. administration after Donald Trump declared victory in the presidential election held yesterday. “We affirm that our position on the new U.S. administration depends on its practical actions toward the Palestinian people, their legitimate rights, and issues,” the …

Israel attacked southern Beirut again early this morning, a few hours after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump discussed the Iranian threat. The Israeli prime minister was among the first world leaders to congratulate Trump, calling his re-election the greatest comeback in history, reported Hina. …

The IDF continued its maneuvers in south Lebanon. The forces intercepted Hezbollah terrorist operatives, located and destroyed facilities concealed in civilian sites, and found large quantities of weapons. Israeli Air Force airstrikes targeted Hezbollah positions in Beirut and throughout Lebanon, and targeted strikes eliminated terrorist senior figures and field operatives. …

Despite lofty declarations of support, Ukraine’s main backers are increasingly focused on laying the groundwork for Kyiv’s negotiations with Moscow. Instead of ensuring sustainable security in Europe, the compromises under discussion would embolden Russia and China. A sobering diplomatic reality increasingly lurks behind the West’s lofty statements of support for …