Opinion Feb 13, 2025Feb 13, 2025 Real conflict, minimal change: why Trump’s radical moves are more bark than bite U.S. President Donald Trump’s first weeks back in office have been marked by loud initiatives, from tariff wars… Alex Johnson
Opinion Feb 11, 2025Feb 11, 2025 Telling them to get lost: Why talk of mass Palestinian deportation hinders conflict resolution U.S. President Donald Trump and his team have seriously proposed expelling two million residents of the Gaza Strip… Alex Johnson
Opinion Feb 05, 2025Feb 05, 2025 Still the king: Artillery remains the critical component of Ukraine’s war effort On Jan. 30, Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson announced a $1.2 billion military aid package for Ukraine. Around… Alex Johnson
Opinion Feb 03, 2025Feb 03, 2025 The Unexploded bomb effect: Will Israel strike Iran’s nuclear sites? A potential Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities is back on the agenda after the weakening of several… Alex Johnson
Opinion Jan 30, 2025Jan 30, 2025 No Washington, no problem: How Europe can support Ukraine and ensure its own security without U.S. aid A few days ago, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered a 90-day suspension of funding for most… Alex Johnson
Opinion Jan 28, 2025Jan 28, 2025 Fakebook: What’s wrong with Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to end the platform’s fact-checking program In an attempt to justify Facebook’s decision to shut down programs monitoring the veracity of users’ posts on… Alex Johnson
Opinion Jan 24, 2025Jan 24, 2025 The alliance of outcasts: Closer ties between Russia and Iran bring benefits — and new enemies — for both nations Just days before Donald Trump’s inauguration, the presidents of Russia and Iran signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty,… Alex Johnson
Opinion Jan 18, 2025Jan 18, 2025 The North remembers: Trump’s ambitions around Greenland could trigger a new battle for the Arctic In his last press conference before taking office, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his desire to bring Greenland… Alex Johnson
Opinion Jan 16, 2025Jan 16, 2025 Phobias in place of ideologies: Why are politicians so preoccupied with “LGBT” and migration issues? The past year has shown that the political agenda of various countries, from authoritarian Russia to the democratic… Alex Johnson
Opinion Jan 09, 2025Jan 09, 2025 Farther right: even as the AfD grows more radical and popular, electoral victory remains elusive On December 27, Germany’s president officially dissolved the Bundestag, setting the stage for early elections on February 23.… Alex Johnson