World
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Nov. 12
War in Ukraine
Putin and Kim signed the strategic partnership treaty in June, during the Kremlin chief’s visit to North Korea.
Nov. 12
Russia
Chinese foreign minister Wang was meeting with Shoigu, the secretary of Russia’s Security Council, for "strategic security consultations", Beijing said Monday.
Nov. 12
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Nov. 11
War in Ukraine
Moscow denied claims that a call took place between US President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, where the former reportedly warned the latter against escalating the war.
Nov. 11
US
Russian state-run TV show “congratulates” Trump on election by highlighting once and future First Lady modeling career photos, possibly spelling out the power dynamic of the US-Russia relationship.
Nov. 11
War in Ukraine
Kyiv and Moscow exchange record numbers of drone attacks, President-elect warns Putin to lay off; Trump narrows FP cabinet picks; US adviser says “Crimea is gone”; Zelensky seeks US contractor help.
Nov. 11
Putin
Russia was a major player in Africa in Soviet times and has been growing in influence on the continent in recent years, including militarily.
Nov. 10
Education
Apart from the obvious need to heal the wounded and rebuild infrastructure, Ukraine must also overcome that damage inflicted on the educational system.
Nov. 10
US
The Kremlin continued its elections interference campaign in the US until the final moments, utilising the same playbook we have repeatedly uncovered.
Nov. 10
Germany
On the anniversary of what is considered to be “the fall of the Berlin Wall,” eminent historian Timothy Snyder offers a fresh look at what it actually meant and what the reality is.
Nov. 10
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Nov. 10
Russia
As part of a coordinated attack on Russian territory, Ukrainian forces targeted an ammunition depot in Bryansk Oblast, less than 150 km from the Ukrainian border.
Nov. 10
Russia
The Russian Defense Ministry says it downs dozens of Ukrainian drones that targeted several regions in Russia, including the capital. Three Moscow airports were closed.
Nov. 10
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The latest change to allow Ukraine to strike Russia with the US’s long-range weaponry opens up hundreds of targets inside Russia.
Nov. 18