A multifaceted response from Europe has so far prevented its energy woes from creating widespread social and economic destabilization. But with winter approaching, the crisis is far from over and risks are getting worse.
Continue readingIranian and Turkish Moves to Join Shanghai Cooperation Organization Raise Its Profile
While far from an alliance, the SCO is increasingly utilized for managing Eurasian affairs without traditional Western mechanisms and organizations.
Continue readingWill the Samarkand Spirit Revive the Word ‘Mutual’ in World Affairs?
Despite countries that attended the SCO summit not seeing eye to eye on various issues, they have built trust with each other and are interested in cementing diplomatic and economic ties.
Continue readingThe UN Proved Its Usefulness in Crafting Ukraine Grain Deal
The United Nations helps design a deal to ship foodstuffs blocked in Ukraine ports.
Continue readingThe Kremlin Seeks to Exploit Growing Wariness Over Refugees in Europe
Instability and rising living costs have caused significant growth in refugee and other migrant numbers globally. The opportunity to exploit the crisis will not be missed by other countries, most notably Russia.
Continue readingThe United States Extends Its Military Reach Into Zambia
An interview with Dr. Fred M’membe of the Socialist Party.
Continue readingWhy Peace and Disarmament Are at the Heart of Nonalignment
Massive spending by states on military production and destruction is a criminal waste of resources. The priorities of humanity are the fight against inequality and poverty.
Continue readingU.S. Pressure on India Forces New Delhi to Reassess Its Options
India’s balanced approach to the Russia-Ukraine conflict has provoked the ire of Washington.
Continue readingWhy Won’t Europe Call for an End to This War?
Information wars are always based on a mixture of selective truths, half-truths, and blatant lies.
Continue readingJeremy Corbyn: Now, Let Us Talk Peace
All wars end in a negotiation of some sort – so why not now?
Continue readingWestern-Led Globalization Might End, but the New Globalization Might Have an Eastern Face
The end of “the second great age of globalization” might be upon us.
Continue readingNow Is the Time for Nonalignment and Peace
As countries in the Global North push to escalate the war in Ukraine, the Global South has overwhelmingly pushed for a perspective of dialogue and peace. Roger McKenzie and Vijay Prashad reflect on the need to create a fresh Non-Aligned Movement.
Continue readingAsian Fault Lines Emerge Over Great War Conflict
The fact remains that the conflict in Ukraine is bound to impact the ‘Asian Century’ very significantly.
Continue readingIndia Proves Isolating Russia Isn’t Easy
U.S. pressure on India over its relationship with Russia has revealed the limitations of an “us versus them” foreign policy. But it has also reinforced negative perceptions of the West’s historical relations with India while highlighting the binding ties between Moscow and New Delhi.
Continue readingThe West’s Fanaticism Over Blaming ‘Evil’ Putin Misses the Point—and an Opportunity for a Lasting Peace
Pointing fingers won’t help—an attitude shift is what the world needs now.
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