Eurasia

Serbia sees itself as heir to Yugoslavia’s nonaligned tradition

Leading nonaligned nations are touted as possible mediators in helping to end Russia’s war on Ukraine. It remains to be seen what role Belgrade will play. Belgrade hosted key events in the nonaligned movement 60 years apartSerbia supports Ukraine’s territorial integrity but refuses to sanction RussiaIn many ways, Serbia’s foreign …

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The risks of an ISIS comeback

Islamic State has faced considerable losses in recent years, but not enough to permanently prevent the organization from resurging. On February 9, 2022, the United States-led Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS issued a communique stating that it “remains resolutely committed to achieving the enduring defeat of ISIS. Recent events in …

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„Vučićeva politika kao saobraćajna nesreća koju ne biste da gledate“: Da li se priprema javnost za potpisivanje predloga o Kosovu?

Sve što radi lider vladajuće Srpske napredne stranke i njegova ekipa u poslednjih deset godina je tragi-komično. Zapravo, sve to možemo da posmatramo kao tragediju koja će dovesti, ili je već dovela do urušavanja i uništavanja ovog društva – kaže za Danas reditelj Stevan Filipović. U odgovoru na pitanje da …

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APPLY THE LOGIC OF THE AFGHANISTAN WITHDRAWAL TO SYRIA

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has entered its twelfth month. Reporting on the conflict understandably focuses on the day-to-day fighting and destruction, but it is important for Americans and U.S. policymakers to understand the larger issues raised by the war and the U.S. role in it. The following Defense Priorities analysis …

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Europe’s Proxy War against Israel

What is even more painful and humiliating for the Palestinians, is that EU officials who regularly visit the Gaza Strip intentionally ignore the suffering of the Palestinians living under Hamas. On February 2, fifteen EU Heads of Mission visited the Gaza Strip without saying a single word about any of …

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French Museum Keeps Memory of Long-Ago Balkans Alive

A vast treasure trove of photos of the Balkans, taken more than a century ago as part of a rich banker’s project, has been lovingly preserved in a Paris museum. Three young boys are standing in the muddy road and smiling for a photo. One is wearing pants, sweater and …

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5 Graphs Explaining Russia’s Wartime Economy

As Russian officials play down the economic impact of President Vladimir Putin’s order to invade Ukraine, the emergence of end-of-year data from 2022 in recent weeks has painted a mixed picture of the economy’s performance. There were some positive signs: inflation receded after hitting a peak in April, while oil …

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How the War in Ukraine Became a Magnet for Russia’s Career Politicians

For those in Russia’s ruling elite set on reaching the top, the war in Ukraine is an unexpected new career elevator. Ever sensitive to the whims of President Vladimir Putin, the presidential administration is increasingly keen to reward veterans of the conflict. It is not, however, actual combat veterans who …

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The Ukraine War and a Loss of Nuance

In every city in Russia and Ukraine there are monuments to past wars and the millions who were sacrificed to the ambitions of leaders who chose to realize their objectives with guns, bombs, and bayonets. With brutal battles raging now in Russian President Vladimir Putin’s meaningless war against Ukraine, many …

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As Russia’s Losses in Ukraine Spike, Those Tracking the Deaths Are Overwhelmed

An independent media outlet tallying the number of Russian military fatalities in Ukraine advertised this week for volunteers because — for the first time since the start of the war — it did not have enough people to process the incoming reports of deaths. Mediazona’s staffing issues are just one …

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