Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
A subtle change in its framing of the major fault lines of world order and other noteworthy takeaways.
Alexander Gabuev, a senior fellow for the Carnegie Endowment think-tank, speaks to Gideon about the seriousness of Putin’s threat.
The Nobel Committee is reminding us that we can’t build a new European post-war order, however fair, by building a new wall. It’s enough to remember the wall that emerged in the aftermath of World War II and failed to bring peace to Europe.
Armageddon, or even a smaller nuclear war, would certainly not serve the interests of the Ukrainian population that NATO is trying to defend—or the world more broadly. A negotiated cease-fire before nuclear use started would be preferable for all parties.
External interference in the West’s domestic affairs has prompted the European Parliament to consider tightening restrictions on foreign funding and individuals. The EU must tackle this challenge without eroding civic spaces or limiting support for civil society.
In the system of Russian state administration, excessive reflection and compunction are, if anything, a distraction from focusing on the result, and therefore a disadvantage. Efficiency and loyalty are the two main criteria for success.
Political scientist Rajan Menon from Columbia University and ANU's Mathew Sussex, expert in Russian foreign policy discuss with Philip Clark what the future holds as the Russian-Ukrainian war escalates.
A Russian attack would terrorize the Ukrainian population and shatter a seven-decade-old international taboo, all while bringing few benefits on the battlefield.
It's still not exactly known why Russian President Vladmir Putin decided to invade Ukraine earlier this year - and why he continues Russia's attacks despite repeated military failures.
If Russia’s March 2014 annexation of Crimea serves as its nuclear blueprint, Russia can be anticipated to interrupt and terminate the IAEA’s ongoing and routine implementation of nuclear safeguards in any annexed Ukrainian territory.