Commentary
These days, global discussions are revolving almost entirely around tomorrow’s Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska. There are countless questions about whether the meeting can bring at least a ceasefire—if not a more lasting peace settlement—or, on the contrary, further divide the U.S. and the EU. Speculation is high, and so are the stakes. I commented on…
- Denis Mancevic
- Commentary, Editorials
- Russia and the former Soviet Union
On the 1st anniversary of the failed Wagner coup, I published a public opinion piece, which was featured in leading Slovenian media (Delo, Večer, Siol). *** Although the events of June 23, 2023, filled agency news worldwide, it seems that a year later, the entire Russian story around the failed coup of the private Wagner…
Amidst the Ukrainian preparations and announcements of a major counteroffensive this spring, there is a growing surge in analyses, commentaries, and predictions surrounding the potential repercussions if the effort fails. Questions arise about the possible adjustments in Zelensky’s rhetoric and the likelihood of Ukraine conceding to Russian territorial demands, particularly under increased domestic and international…
“He is expected to redraw Jansa’s laws, get rid of some of the [executives he placed in state] media, independent regulatory bodies, and in general turn the table around in a very short time, and there is a question whether voters have the patience or [will] turn away,” said Denis Mancevic, an independent analyst. Full article…
(First commentary after the start of Russian aggression to Ukraine on February 2022) With the words that he had decided to undertake a military operation with the aim of the “demilitarization and denazification of Ukraine,” Putin this morning began a war that he cannot win. Moreover, he started a war that, in years to come,…
New US National Security Strategy: The Final Wake-Up Call for Europe (comment for the STA – Slovene Press Agency)
Earlier this week (December 8), I commented on the release of the new US National Security Strategy for the Slovenian Press Agency (STA). As this document will have long-term consequences for Europe and the future of transatlantic relations, I am providing an expanded version of that assessment here—offering more context and sharper emphasis than the…