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The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine
In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, burning buildings are seen on site after a Russian drone attack in Chernihiv region, Ukraine, early Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP Photo) -
The purpose of sanctions: Why Europe and America should begin lifting measures on Syria
How times have changed. On 25 November, the European Union added three Syrian ministers from the Assad regime to its sanctions listings. A matter of days later, Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad was fleeing…
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what chemical weapons is Russia accused of using and why?
An arrest has reportedly been made after the killing of Igor Kirillov, a Russian general, in Moscow on December 17. Kirillov was the commander of Russia’s Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection Forces, and is thought to be the most…
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Russia: Ukraine official says it killed Russian general by a bomb in Moscow
A senior Russian general was killed Tuesday by a bomb hidden in a scooter outside his apartment building in Moscow, a day after Ukraine’s security service leveled criminal charges against him. A…
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The China-Russia relationship and threats to vital US interests
Chinese and Russian interests are not fully aligned. While Beijing and Moscow share the aim of eroding Washington’s global influence and its alliance networks, the two states have fundamentally different strategic outlooks. As the world’s…Continue Reading
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What Does Regime Change in Syria Mean for Russian-Turkish Relations?
Russia has reportedly asked Türkiye for assistance in withdrawing its troops from Syria. Mere weeks ago, such a headline would have been hard to imagine. Yet in the wake of the jaw-dropping collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, the report by…
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Why Letting Putin Win Would Cost America More Than Supporting Ukraine
Many Americans are concerned about the cost of aid to Ukraine. It took the U.S. Congress seven months to approve the last funding measure to provide aid. A November Pew poll indicates that most Americans support helping Ukraine, yet roughly a…
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Where the China-Russia Partnership Is Headed in Seven Charts and Maps
Carolyn Kissane, academic director and clinical professor at the Center for Global Affairs at New York University, leads the conversation on the geopolitics of oil.FASKIANOS: Thank you. Welcome to the final session of the Winter/Spring 2023…
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