International relations and diplomacy
Discussions continue: should Western countries allow Ukraine to use their weapons for offensive attacks on Russian territory or not? Is it right to limit Ukraine in choosing legitimate military targets of the aggressor? What are the risks of uncontrolled escalation of military conflict toward a war of (even) greater proportions and a possible nuclear clash?…
Since the Russian aggression on Ukraine in February 2022 (and with additional acceleration after Hamas’s terrorist attack on October 7 last year), in practically all forums and international discussions about the world’s conditions, one can hear how the world order has collapsed, how the United Nations (UN) and the Security Council (SC) are completely paralyzed…
After four presidential terms and one term as Prime Minister (2008-2012), Vladimir Putin will secure his fifth presidential term this Sunday and will remain on the Kremlin throne at least until 2030. Given that he will be 78 years old by then – and if his health serves him as well as it does for…
“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…
Short intro: A businessman and diplomat with a diverse international career has personal experience with all three of the largest Eastern European nations. He is in his early 40s, but already has a rich educational, professional, and life journey behind him. Born in Belarus, he spent part of his childhood there. In Slovenia, he graduated…
War in Ukraine: What’s Next? (Long Read)
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…