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Usually, the annual address to Congress is a ceremonial affair, but in 2024, the stakes are enormous as Biden seeks to overcome growing doubts about his age, the US economy and war in Ukraine.
Mar. 7
Biden
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Mar. 6
US
No surprises in US Super Tuesday primaries as Trump and Biden sweep the deck, and Haley's bid in doubt.
Mar. 6
War in Ukraine
In four months as Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson has given Russia a chance to win its war in Ukraine, and thereby turn the world towards tyranny.
Mar. 5
US
A reckless prospective foreign policy and a troubling unfitness to hold the nation’s highest office – why Donald Trump is the thorn in the side of the Republican party and a threat to democracy.
Mar. 5
US
"Super Tuesday" -- the primary cycle's largest single day of voting, with contests in 15 states and one territory -- is historically a defining moment in the race for the presidential nomination.
Mar. 5
US
Haley's symbolic victory in the nation's capital comes just ahead a decisive day in the long US nominating process -- Super Tuesday, in which 15 states and one territory vote.
Mar. 4
Putin
Russia’s willingness to sabotage mutually beneficial international relations has mystified western observers for generations, as Winston Churchill wrote: “Russia is a mystery wrapped in an enigma.”
Mar. 2
Ukraine
A $60 billion security package sits stalled in the US Congress, as Trump calls on Republican lawmakers to wait until Democrats agree to crack down on immigration and convert aid to Kyiv into loans.
Feb. 25
NATO
Trump’s pronouncement, inviting Russia to attack NATO, poses an immediate threat to NATO, the U.S., and American troops, and the damage cannot easily be undone.
Feb. 24
Putin
Donald Trump and the right-wing MAGA Republicans are Polezni Duraks, useful idiots, employed by Putin and the Kremlin to advance their goals over US national security, and that of its allies.
Feb. 23
War in Ukraine
US Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that Ukraine must be victorious over Russia. Pompeo sought to assuage fears that a Trump presidency would hurt Ukraine.
Feb. 20
Europe
Beyond doubt, the core question remained whether current Ukraine support hiccups are fixable – the answer was mainly yes, but only if the West has the political will to act accordingly.
Feb. 19
US
Politics aside, just how much mineral wealth does Ukraine have, and what is the economic potential of the deposits should the plan go through and Ukraine is to pay back the loan through resources?
Feb. 19
Ukraine
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Feb. 18
Zelensky
Zelensky told the Munich Security Conference he had invited Trump to Ukraine because policy makers should see what real war entailed.
Feb. 17
Another “attempt” on Trump’s life, this time by Ukraine supporter; Kyiv offers help to neighbor nations after flooding; Zelensky renews cries to drop missile restrictions; Kremlin goes off the rails
Sep. 16