Global Crises
What use is a mine ban treaty if signers at war change their minds?
Ukraine’s attempted suspension of its obligation threatens not just one convention, but the foundations of humanitarian law
December 26, 2025
Ukraine’s attempted suspension of its obligation threatens not just one convention, but the foundations of humanitarian law
Inspired in part by state propaganda, many in Russia have developed an anti-Western identity
Rather than basing a deal on security promises it cannot credibly keep, Washington should instead help Kyiv prepare for self-sufficiency
Fears over legal liability and euro credibility derailed push to tap frozen Russian assets
It's supposed to soften the blow for lost NATO membership. But Kyiv is hardly ready and not all members are enthusiastic.
She isn't the first to admit — after the fact — that taking NATO off the table to avoid Russian invasion was considered, and dismissed
