September, 2024

• 2 September

  Kuleba Equated Ukraine’s Genocide Of Poles With Poland’s Forcible Resettlement Of Ukrainians

  

  This can set into motion a discussion about Polishness as part of the Polish elite’s plans to reshape popular perceptions thereof with a view towards justifying mass Ukrainian migration into their country in furtherance of geopolitical and economic goals. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba sparked a scandal during his latest visit …

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• 2 September

  Macron Hails Fighter Jet Deal Signed By Serbia As Historically Significant

  French President Emmanuel Macron began a landmark state visit to Serbia on August 29 with the signing of an agreement on the purchase of 12 Rafale multipurpose fighter jets, which he said represented a shift toward Europe. Shortly after Macron arrived in Belgrade, Serbia signed a contract to purchase the …

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• 2 September

  President Putin’s Insight Into State Sovereignty Is Instructive For All Countries

  

  At the end of the day, while the bifurcation of the world into sovereign states and colonies isn’t as clear-cut as some might think, President Putin’s observation is nonetheless an extremely accurate albeit simplified way of understanding the global systemic transition to multipolarity. Countries will either voluntarily remain colonies of …

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• 2 September

  How drone attacks are changing the rules and the costs of the Ukraine war

  

  Ukraine has unveiled a new long-range weapon, a mix of drone and missile technology that Kyiv believes will significantly boost its ability to combat Russian military attacks. Ukrainian promotional material suggested that the “rocket drone”, called Palianytsia, will have a range of 700km, and could bring around 250 Russian military …

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• 2 September

  US Charges Hungarian with Military-Grade Radio Exports to Russia

  

  The US Justice Department charged a Hungarian with conspiracy to export American radio communications technology for use in Russia’s war against Ukraine, using a network of affiliates in countries including Serbia and Hungary. The US Justice Department on Tuesday unsealed a complaint charging Bence Horvath, a 46-year-old Hungarian national, with …

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• 2 September

  Could escalating Iran-Israel tensions spill into the South Caucasus?

  

  Analysis: Concerns are growing that ongoing tensions could impact the South Caucasus, where Iran’s neighbour Azerbaijan is a key ally of Israel. As Iran delays its retaliation to Israel’s assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, concerns are growing that the escalating tensions could extend beyond the Middle East and into …

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• 2 September

  Iraq and Turkey’s security pact sparks fears of Ankara’s growing ambitions

  

  Analysis: The recent security pact between Iraq and Turkey has raised fears about Ankara’s intentions and increased military influence in northern Iraq. A recently signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Turkey and Iraq has reignited debates over Ankara’s future role in northern Iraq. The agreement, focused on military, security, and …

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• 2 September

  Why Turkey is accelerating towards normalisation with Syria

  Analysis: Turkey’s motivations for mending ties are driven by security concerns, domestic pressure over refugees, and wider geopolitics. Talk about Turkish-Syrian normalisation did not start recently. Since Ankara long ago abandoned its regime change agenda in Damascus and began focusing intensely on fighting the US-backed People’s Defence Units (YPG) in …

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• 2 September

  The Nazification of anti-Zionism

  

  In an interview with The Jerusalem Post on Aug. 28, Yonathan Arfi, the head of the French Jewish umbrella body Crif, complained that most of his fellow citizens have an understanding of antisemitism that is rooted in the memory of the Second World War. The indelible association of Nazism with …

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• 2 September

  Will Hamas be in power once Israel’s war on Gaza ends?

  

  In-depth: Israel has failed in its objective of destroying Hamas, with the group likely to retain influence in post-war Gaza but not be its sole ruler. After ten months of a devastating Israeli war, Palestinians are increasingly aware that Hamas, the Islamist group that rules the war-torn coastal enclave, will …

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