World
WORLD BRIEFING: February 14, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Feb. 14, 2024
Europe
OPINION: Bolstering European Security as Risk of Abandonment by US Grows
Europe needs to build its own security capabilities in preparation for a possible withdrawal by the United States.
Feb. 14, 2024
NATO
NATO Showcases Spending Hikes in Riposte to Trump
The Republican White House frontrunner was widely rebuked after saying he would not defend NATO members who had not met their financial obligations
Feb. 14, 2024
US
Russia Says US Rejected Putin’s Ceasefire Discussion
Russian officials claimed that Putin relayed ceasefire wishes to the US through intermediaries, but the US rejected the discussions and said they wouldn’t take place without Kyiv.
Feb. 14, 2024
War in Ukraine
Putin Signs Law on Seizing Property of Ukraine War Critics
The law enables authorities to seize money, property, assets and valuables from those convicted of criticising the offensive.
Feb. 14, 2024
US
OPINION: Russia Wants Texas to Secede
“If your enemy is facing a problem, you need to help turn it into a catastrophe,” said one Russian lawmaker about Texas seceding. Moscow is reverting to its tried and true playbook.
Feb. 14, 2024
WORLD BRIEFING: February 13, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Feb. 13, 2024
NATO
Around 20 NATO Сountries Set to Hit Spending Target in 2024
Alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg is due to detail NATO's new estimates after Trump unleashed a political firestorm by saying he would "encourage" Russia to attack countries not paying their share.
Feb. 13, 2024
War in Ukraine
US Senate Passes Ukraine Aid Bill, Likely to be Rejected in House
House Speaker Mike Johnson had previously stated that the Senate's first bill -- which included some of the harshest immigration curbs in decades -- would be "dead on arrival" in his chamber.
Feb. 13, 2024
NATO
Eurotopics: Nato Alliance Protection - Trump Ups The Ante
Donald Trump said he was against NATO members benefiting from full protection if they fail to meet the alliance's spending targets and would not support such states if Russia attacked them.
Feb. 13, 2024
Europe
EU Takes a Step Closer to Using Frozen Russian Assets Profits for Ukraine
Both the EU and the G7 froze some €300 billion of Russian central bank assets following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine but have been hesitant on if and how these funds can be used.
Feb. 13, 2024
NATO
Hungary’s leader on Ukraine, NATO, Russia
Orbán suggests Ukraine serve as buffer zone between West, Russia
Feb. 13, 2024
Europe
Ukraine Allies France, Poland, Germany to Tighten Ties Amidst Concerns Over Russia's Aggression
Poland's Tusk said the three partners would "not relent on the question of Ukraine", adding that the alliance at the heart of NATO "can truly play a positive role".
Feb. 13, 2024
WORLD BRIEFING: February 12, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Feb. 13, 2024
War in Ukraine
US House Speaker Rejects Senate's Ukraine Aid Bill as Written
The $95 billion package includes funding for Israel and for key strategic ally Taiwan, but the lion's share -- $60 billion -- would help Ukraine restock depleted ammunition supplies.
Feb. 13, 2024
NATO
Meme Wars Follow Putin’s Historical Claims on Right to Ukrainian Territory
While pro-Kremlin media hailed the Russian President’s interview with Tucker Carlson as a victory, many others found his version of history risible, according to the memes that soon appeared.
Feb. 12, 2024
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