In Other News – How the World Has Changed in the 6 Months Since Russia Invaded the Ukrained – 8/25/2022
August 25, 2022 How the World has Changed in the six months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began. The strategic positioning of Ukraine has evolved from a seemingly indefensible target, to admirable resistor in the first months of the assault, to besieged victim of a long war in the East and South, to a […]
In Other News – Turkey Navigates and Shapes a New Geopolitical Order – 8/18/2022
August 18, 2022 As the war in Ukraine continues, Turkey is both navigating, and shaping, a new geopolitical order. Earlier today, UN Secretary General Guterres and Turkish President Erdogan met in western Ukraine with President Zelenskyy to discuss the ongoing economic and security impact of the war. It will be Erdogan’s first visit to Ukraine […]
In Other News – Explosions in Crimea Shake Russia's Confidence – 8/11/2022
August 11, 2022 Explosions in annexed Crimea shake Russia’s confidence, hint at a broader Ukrainian counteroffensive. Satellite imagery from earlier this week revealed that multiple Russian warplanes stationed at the Saki airbase in Crimea were damaged or destroyed on Tuesday. Moscow is still trying to get its story straight on what happened– the Russian defense […]
In Other News – Yemen Truce, Ukraine Grain Shipment and Counteroffensives – 8/4/2022
August 4, 2022 Yemen Truce Extended The Yemeni government and Houthi rebels agreed to another two-month extension of a truce first agreed upon in April and extended in June. This series of deals has been the first significant cessation in the seven-year conflict that has killed more than 150,000 people and has displaced millions. The […]