How to get to a place of peace for Ukraine
Negotiation involving compromises on both sides will spare the people suffering, while preserving their sovereignty and independence.
Negotiation involving compromises on both sides will spare the people suffering, while preserving their sovereignty and independence.
They don’t have much to lose by crossing Russia, but so far Tel Aviv has largely ignored Washington’s requests for back up.
Negotiations will be admittedly hard, but the alternative is truly too dangerous and difficult to contemplate.
The president’s plan to crack down on Putin’s cronies could have started years ago right here in the US.
Beijing appears to have put some daylight between itself and Moscow. Washington should be smart in its own next steps.
JCPOA opponents will say anything — regardless of accuracy or logic — to prevent its restoration because they know they have no alternative.
If not they could bleed the Russian people, impact the global economy, and fuel long-term conflict on the ground.
As long as doomsday weapons exist, conventional great power conflict will always carry a risk of their use.
But much of the proposed $6.4 billion package will be for military purposes and is likely just an opening bid.
For those who understand Moscow’s establishment and view of their country’s vital interests, none of this should be a surprise.