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Why We Should Not Bet on a Peaceful Russia

The idea that a deal with Moscow will bring peace in Ukraine is based on very flimsy assumptions. Both supporters and opponents of a negotiated agreement with Russia to end the war in Ukraine are making bets on the future. Proponents of a deal are betting that, while negotiations may …

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To Decouple or Not to Decouple

Engagement is the word of the day for U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, who kicked off a three-day summit in China on Monday. She is the latest in a string of top Biden administration officials who have traveled to Beijing in recent months to try to reduce tensions between the …

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India: Impenitent Killers – Analysis

On August 22, 2023, a villager, Supai Murkan (48), was killed by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on suspicion of being a ‘police informer’, near Rengrahatu village under Tonto Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District, Jharkhand. Superintendent of Police (SP) Ashutosh Shekhar stated that a group …

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Lebanon On A Knife-Edge – OpEd

The mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is due to expire at the end of August. The Security Council is expected to debate the situation on the Lebanese-Israeli border shortly, and to renew UNIFIL’s mandate. As for the situation on the border, it is best described as …

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How The War Could Make Ukraine A Defense Powerhouse – Analysis

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year fundamentally changed the geopolitical landscape of Europe in ways not seen in almost 80 years. Europeans are now spending more on defense than they have in recent memory. Neutral and militarily non-aligned countries are joining NATO. After decades of dependency, Europe has shifted its …

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