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I’ve studied geopolitics all my life: climate breakdown is a bigger threat than China and Russia

‘Risk’ analyses largely ignore the dangers of the climate crisis. Unless we wake up to them, they will soon outweigh all others, says Anatol Lieven of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine should determine its own fate – not the west

Letters: Countries of eastern Europe, including Ukraine, are often treated as if they are pawns of either the US or Russia, rather than sovereign states in their own right, writes Dr Shane O’Rourke. Plus letters from Radim Kapavík and Przemysław Orłowski

The Guardian - UK

The war in Ukraine holds two lessons: Russia isn’t an imminent threat, and Europe must rearm regardless

Only a Europe truly able to defend itself can break its dependence on a US whose policies damage its security, says Anatol Lieven, director of the Eurasia programme at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft

The Guardian - UK

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The U.S. Shouldn't Give Israel or Ukraine Any More Money

The Senate's $95 billion aid bill would only throw more good money after bad.

Reason

Few Russians wanted the war in Ukraine – but they won’t accept a Russian defeat either

Many fear that if Ukraine wins, Vladimir Putin would be ousted, unleashing chaos and ushering in a terrifying new era, says author Anatol Lieven

The Guardian - UK

The failed Wagner coup shows Vladimir Putin’s regime remains stubbornly strong

The Russian leader’s show of mercy towards Yevgeny Prigozhin was a shrewd move, says Anatol Lieven of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft

The Guardian - UK

Finland’s long-held neutrality is over. What next?

Russia has sounded the alarm, but analysts say a Moscow-Helsinki conflict is unlikely.

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For years, Putin didn’t invade Ukraine. What made him finally snap in 2022?

This war is Russia’s fault. But European nations rebuffing Russia during the noughties did not help, says Anatol Lieven of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft

The Guardian - UK

Putin’s regime may fall – but what would come next?

There is an opportunity to negotiate a way back from the brink, says Anatol Lieven of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft

The Guardian - UK

As West puts Taliban on hold, Kabul eyes future in China, Russia

The killing of al-Qaeda leader in Kabul will add to mistrust between Taliban and the West prolonging group’s isolation.

Al Jazeera

Russia pummels Ukraine’s Mykolaiv, killing major grain exporter

Russian strikes hit southern Ukrainian port city, killing owner of one of country’s largest grain-producing companies.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine is already winning: victory can be achieved without risking nuclear war

A mooted US proxy conflict over Russian-occupied territories by the US would be dangerous, says Anatol Lieven of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft

The Guardian - UK

Ending Ukraine war: Talk or weapons?

Global outrage is understandable, say peace advocates. But pouring more arms into Ukraine won't end the killing

Salon

Taliban raised on war bring a heavy hand to security role

The Taliban are trying to keep discipline over thousands of young fighters who bring heavy-handed methods of war into their new roles as security forces in Afghanistan

The Independent UK

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