For Sweden, a nation that had adhered to military neutrality for more than two centuries, the decision to pursue NATO membership in 2022 signified a historic departure. This shift in position, prompted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, indicates a re-evaluation …
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This doubles the length of the alliance’s border with Russia… In 1948, the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation, and Mutual Assistance was signed between the Soviet Union and Finland, providing a key basis for relations between the two states that was to last throughout …
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Tensions are flaring between Turkey and Greece over the militarization of the eastern Aegean islands and a host of other issues. Considering Russia’s military expansion across the region, it would be strategically wise for the two NATO members to de-escalate and …
Could tensions between Greece and Turkey lead to a second European war? Read More »
Against a backdrop of unprecedented turmoil – the first major war in Europe in three decades, the highest inflation rates in decades and a rapidly worsening global food crisis – western leaders have met for two major summits. The G7 met in Germany and Nato leaders …
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) may admit Finland and Sweden as members following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. That’s spurred greater interest in how the military alliance functions. Its most fundamental feature is an obligation to assist fellow members that …
As NATO looks to expand, many may still wonder: how does it work? Read More »
Is Davos without the cold and snow still Davos? We are about to find out. For those accustomed to coming together in January to “improve the state of the world”, the World Economic Forum’s decision to hold its annual jamboree …
Russian energy giant Gazprom has completely cut off gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria. Both countries are apparently being punished for refusing Russia’s demand that they pay for their gas in roubles. Other EU countries have also refused to pay …
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In early March the United Nation’s General Assembly voted on a resolution demanding Russia immediately stop its military operations in Ukraine. Out of 193 member states, 141 voted in support of the resolution, five voted against, 35 abstained and 12 …
A remarkable change in post-war policy in response to the Ukraine crisis If you’d asked experts just a fortnight ago what the key features of Germany’s approach to foreign and defence policy were, there would have been several strands. Alignment with …
