May, 2022

• 24 May

  Якщо не розблокувати українські порти, жертв голоду може виявитися більше, ніж постраждалих від російських куль і снарядів

  Травнева обкладинка журналу The Economist з анонсом глобальної продовольчої катастрофи. Уперше за багато десятиліть мільйони людей можуть залишитися без їжі не через стихійні лиха та посуху, а через неможливість вивезти вже зібраний урожай. Ще вчора це було лише нашою проблемою, тепер це може торкнутися всієї планети. Річ у тім, що …

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• 24 May

  Iran Revolutionary Guard colonel is shot dead in Tehran

  A senior member of Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard was killed outside his home in Tehran on Sunday by unidentified gunmen on a motorbike, state TV reported. Although the Guard gave only scant detail about the attack that occurred in broad daylight in the heart of Iran’s capital, the group blamed …

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• 23 May

  The Ukraine War Threatens Asia’s Regional Architecture

  

  In 2022, there will be great interest in Asia’s summit season because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The annual East Asia Summit, ASEAN and APEC meetings always attract attention due to the proximity of many world leaders, but the less glamorous work of the multilateral mechanisms goes on throughout the …

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• 23 May

  Putin’s Regime Is Bad: What Comes After Could Be Worse

  

  As Russia continues to wage its war in Ukraine, several Western leaders have openly hinted at their wish to see Russian president Vladimir Putin go. US president Joe Biden declared on 26 March that Putin “cannot remain in power”, while UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s spokesperson said on 1 March …

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• 23 May

  The World After Ukraine’s Invasion

  

  Just as the world appeared to be on its way out of the health crisis caused by the pandemic, with societies returning to normalcy, the Russian invasion of Ukraine dashed all hopes of the world getting better again (and lately, COVID-19 has been resurging as well). This war is set …

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• 23 May

  Spain’s Policy Shift On Western Sahara

  

  Western Sahara, a former Spanish colony, was to have a referendum when the Spaniards chose to leave in 1975. The people of Western Sahara were to choose between independence or integration with Morocco. Due to the complex interplay of factors, the referendum could not take place and the region was …

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• 23 May

  It’s Not Just The USA: The Economic Instability Is Global

  

  The actions of the authorities in developed countries, essentially an extension of the Keynesian economic policy discourse, have brought the economies into disrepute. These actions consist of immense stimulus and virtually unfunded government indexation of voter income in the face of expected impoverishment amid COVID, lockdowns, and other global problems. …

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• 23 May

  Ukraine: How Russia Is Emptying The World’s Breadbasket

  

  As a Ukrainian living in Germany, Anna Vlasiuk has spent countless hours on the phone to make sure her family in north-western Ukraine was safe. Then one day, the war came to her local grocery shop. “I went to the supermarket and there was a sign saying, ‘No sunflower oil …

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• 22 May

  To approve Sweden and Finland’s NATO membership, Turkey wants its F-35s back

  

  The Turkish vote could be critical on whether NATO can be expanded to include Finland and Sweden, and for that, they would demand to rejoin the JSF (Joint Strike Fighter) program and to receive the committed F-35s. It is worth remembering that Turkey is one of the original members of …

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• 22 May

  NATO Chief Says Finland, Sweden Have Officially Applied For Membership

  

  Finland and Sweden have handed in their official applications for membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), ending their longtime neutrality status amid growing concerns over Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine. “I warmly welcome the requests by Finland and Sweden to join NATO. You are our closest partners,” NATO …

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