Europe
Moscow’s ‘dirty bomb’ claims highlight risk of escalation
Russia and the West are finally talking, but perhaps not for the right reasons.
October 24, 2022
britain
Europe
There's a good chance Liz Truss's Ukraine, China policy will be worse
She is expected to win the contest for PM next week but no matter who's in the role, the Brits will continue to follow Washington anywhere.
August 30, 2022
Europe
Shots fired as Brits enter Black Sea and Russian ire
Details are still unclear but the episode highlights the danger in using warships to make diplomatic or legalistic points.
June 23, 2021
Asia-Pacific
Why the US-Europe 'front' against China is pure fantasy
When it comes to China conflict, the United States will find that it's a leader with few followers.
January 05, 2021
Middle East
UK on wrong side of history with arms sales to Saudi Arabia
While Britain is meant to be acting as a steadfast defender of human rights, it appears to be doing the opposite when it comes to the Gulf’s oil-rich monarchies.
July 17, 2020
Asia-Pacific
Negotiating Hong Kong: playing chicken with millions of lives
In 1984, a satisfied Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher announced her government’s agreement with Deng Xiaoping’s China over the eventual return of Hong Kong in 1997.
July 15, 2020
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