Why It’s Important To Debate Foreign Policy Even In Times Of Conflict

Why It’s Important To Debate Foreign Policy Even In Times Of Conflict

Americans are divided on most issues these days. But the Russian invasion of Ukraine might be an exception — sort of. In recent polling, both Democrats and Republicans say they support Ukraine over Russia, approve of economic sanctions against Russia and its president, Vladimir Putin, and agree that the US should send money and weapons … Read more

Transparency watchdog boss: Conflict of interest reports ‘serious’ for Munich Security Conference

Transparency watchdog boss: Conflict of interest reports ‘serious’ for Munich Security Conference

BERLIN — Indications that outgoing Munich Security Conference Chairman Wolfgang Ischinger used the conference to further his personal business interests “are serious” and the forum needs to take steps to prevent such activity in the future, Transparency International Chief Executive Daniel Eriksson said. “The accusations are serious and they should be treated seriously by the … Read more

Boris Johnson: Conflict in Ukraine could be the 'biggest war in Europe since 1945'

Boris Johnson: Conflict in Ukraine could be the 'biggest war in Europe since 1945'

A Russian invasion of Ukraine would lead to sweeping economic sanctions on Russian companies, preventing them from trading with US dollars and UK pounds, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Sunday. The impact of sanctions will extend beyond Russian President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle to “all companies and organizations of strategic importance to Russia,” Johnson … Read more

Ukraine-Russia crisis: Loud explosions heard in rebel-held region as conflict fears rise

Ukraine-Russia crisis: Loud explosions heard in rebel-held region as conflict fears rise

Loud explosions have been reported in the Russian-backed separatist held city of Donetsk as conflict between them and the Ukrainian government continues amid fears of an invasion Ukraine officials come under shelling attack on front as invasion fears rise Loud explosions have been reported in rebel-held regions in east Ukraine, as fears of a Russian … Read more

Whitehall 'certain' Putin about to invade Ukraine and conflict will be 'horrendous'

A border guard is on duty at the Zhuravlivka checkpoint on the Ukraine-Russia border

A Whitehall source claims Putin is set to invade Ukraine in a “horrendous” conflict as the Ministry of Defense released Russia’s battle plan A border guard is on duty at the Zhuravlivka checkpoint on the Ukraine-Russia border ( Image: Future Publishing via Getty Images) Vladimir Putin is definitely about to invade Ukraine and the conflict … Read more

Biden deploying 3,000 troops to Eastern Europe over Russia-Ukraine conflict fears

Biden deploying 3,000 troops to Eastern Europe over Russia-Ukraine conflict fears

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Here’s what to know about the Russia-Ukraine conflict

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February 1 – The conflict on the Russia-Ukraine border continues as Russia launches new military exercises, stationing an estimated 100,000 troops. Diplomats from Russia, the United States and other members of the United Nations are working to prevent an invasion, and while Russia says it isn’t planning one, it remains a possibility. The conflict is … Read more

Chinese ambassador Qin Gang warns US of potential military conflict over Taiwan

Chinese ambassador Qin Gang warns US of potential military conflict over Taiwan

The Chinese ambassador to the US warned on Friday that the two countries could face a possible “military conflict” over the status of Taiwan. Ambassador Qin Gang made the bold claim in a interview with NPR on Thursday, accusing the US of encouraging Taiwan to seek independence. “If the Taiwanese authorities, encouraged by the United … Read more