Russia’s Wagner Group Spreads Deadly Kremlin-Style ‘Diplomacy’ to Africa
The deadly rebels of the so-called Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group are tearing apart Sudan aided by Russia through Wagner PMC.
Matters Difficult to Comprehend
How the words and actions of regimes, institutions and the people who represent them can simply make the mind boggle.
The Many Battle Fronts of This War
From Ukraine’s agriculture trade challenges with Europe, to Russia’s stance against anti-war cultural figures and families of mobilized soldiers – the on-going war has many fronts.
Suffer the Children Everywhere: Why the Free World Must Act
The scourge of war and aggression is leaving the most brutal scars on children who are experiencing torture beyond human and moral comprehension. The free world must not turn a blind eye.
Ukraine’s Honorable Defense
Rarely have the ethical lines between victim and aggressor been so clear in a war. Unfortunately, brutality is contagious, and Ukrainians may struggle to maintain their moral high ground.
There Is No Alternative to Helping Ukraine – Make Sanctions Work
Unfortunately for Ukraine and the world, Russia is managing to evade many of the sanctions intended to cripple its war machine. More stringent measures must be taken.
Navalny’s Murder: Responding to the Killers in the Kremlin
What the murder of Russian oppositionist Alexei Navalny signifies and what lessons should be drawn.
The Plan Biden Needs to Present to Congress
With the US Congress preventing the Biden administration from mustering the support Ukraine needs to fight Russia, it’s time for a concerted effort from the “leader of the free world.”
Senate Passes Aid Package, but House Still Poses Major Hurdle
The good news is that the US Senate has passed a new foreign supplemental aid package. But the House is controlled by Trump Republicans who oppose any Ukrainian aid backed by Democrats.
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.
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.
Analysis: Is Multilateral Support for Ukraine About to Falter?
In the wake of the Oct 7 Hamas attacks, there was a feeling of proximity between Kyiv and Tel Aviv. But as Israel’s actions in Gaza stoke wider tensions, is Kyiv at risk of losing support?
OPINION: The Bill for Crimea Comes Due for Putin
Crimea, a symbol of Putin neo-imperial project, has become the place that will bankrupt Putin’s political capital.
July 11, 2026
OPINION: What Russian Escalation Could Look Like
July 13, 2026
OPINION: Turkiye Helps Secure the NATO Loose Cannon
July 12, 2026