Ukraine’s admission into NATO would help deter Russia and strengthen Euro-Atlantic security. Ambiguity at the Vilnius summit can only embolden Vladimir Putin. Ian Bond Director of Foreign Policy at the Centre for European Reform Ukraine’s NATO membership is essential if the West wants to deter Vladimir Putin—or a Putin-like future …

Historians and geopolitical experts usually seek major shifts to understand and explain the developments in the world, believing they will find answers in any major military-political development. The shifts in the last century included a number of major events, each of which was considered a “milestone” towards a new phase …

“Proudly carry the great banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics and fight in unity to build a modern socialist country in all aspects.” This is the motto of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which regularly appears in official documents and proclamations of People’s Republic of China. It emphasizes socialist character …