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A Humane and Sensible Approach to the Immigration Crisis

The UK needs to move away from its current overtly security-focused approach to migration in favour of a more sensible and humane one. In the last year, there has been a sharp increase in the number of people trying to cross the English Channel on small boats. According to Home …

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Realpolitik Defines India–Russia Bilateral Ties

Recent talks in New Delhi between the two countries’ leaders highlight the pragmatic nature of India’s dealings with Russia. The significance of the official visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu to New Delhi on 6 December should be seen in relation …

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The West Surrenders its Strategic Ambiguity in the Black Sea

In the face of Russian threats, Western allies must urgently fashion a credible deterrence policy for the Black Sea, or risk their strategically important ties with regional partners. Russia’s massive military build-up around Ukraine is causing alarm in the transatlantic community, reflecting the fear that the Kremlin may decide to …

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