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Former Soviet states wait for Russia’s next move
THE ONGOING destabilisation of the eastern and southern parts of Ukraine highlights disturbing evidence of the new European order the Kremlin is creating, writes Professor Stefan Hedlund. The forceful...
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How the West's democracy drive has failed global peacemaking
THE GLOBAL security order is under severe stress - and severe threat. Decision-makers are being overwhelmed by demands for prompt action with the media adding to the confusion by constantly switching...
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Growing tensions between Russia and the West put Cold War on the horizon
Video transcript.Mikhail Gorbachev, the last General Secretary of the Soviet Union, recently warned of a new ‘Cold War’. Is this a realistic understanding of the Ukraine crisis?Professor Stefan...
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How state behaviour is moulded by geostrategic concerns
THE ANNEXATION of Crimea in March 2014 is now considered to be a watershed event in post-Cold War world geopolitics, writes World Review contributor Ajay Cherian, student of International Affairs at...
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Sweden puts security of Baltic states at risk
THE RUSSIAN military is flexing its muscles, and Ukraine is not alone in feeling the heat. In the Baltic states, security is also at risk. Nato’s difficulties there are compounded by Sweden and Finland...
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Islamist surge must be a wake-up call for the West
THE WESTERN coalition of forces currently operating in Iraq and Syria against ISIS - the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria - has seen fit to forge an alliance with Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The professed...
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Black Sea 'attack runs' by Russia are clear military aggression
SIMULATED attack runs by Russian warplanes against Nato warships in the Black Sea are not simply training, or even 'Cold War style' posturing, writes Kevin Brent, a freelance writer on geopolitics and...
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Cold peace – a way forward for Russia and the West?
THE STAND-OFF between Russia and the West over Ukraine shows little sign of abating. A negotiated settlement is not likely to be reached soon, writes Professor Stefan Hedlund. In the meantime continued...
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Nato eyes return to enlargement as anxiety about Russia builds
THE NEXT Nato summit, to be held in Warsaw in July 2016, may be the alliance’s fourth in a row without adding new members. Assuming the days of enlargement are over would be a mistake, writes World...
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US forces in Europe cut back despite possible Russian threat
THE UNITED STATES has been the guarantor of Europe’s safety since the end of World War II. But now, globally stretched and under ongoing pressure to reduce the budget deficit, the US is pulling the...
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President Putin leads Russia into a bear trap in Ukraine
RUSSIA has changed the entire post-Cold War setup in the international arena, based on the idea of building a cooperative system of security in Europe. Through its annexation of Crimea in March 2014...
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US-Cuba political thaw may bring commercial revival, but obstacles remain
IN 1961, President Dwight Eisenhower officially severed diplomatic relations with Cuba, shuttering the United States embassy in Havana. The move marked the beginning of half a century of diplomatic...
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China’s alternative role in UN peacekeeping
Over the last decade, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has increased the number of forces it contributes to the United Nations peacekeeping operations. The decision reflects a notable shift in...
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The EU needs a security strategy based on common interests
FOR SEVERAL months, the European Union has been at work overhauling its defense and security strategy. The European Global Strategy on Foreign and Security Policy (EGS) is due to be presented at the EU...
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As the Middle East heats up, conflicts suck global powers in
MIDDLE Eastern disputes have again become flash points for global rivalries – a trend that will accelerate and intensify this year. Shia-Sunni tensions remain central, but they are no longer the sole...
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U.S. defense spending set for restructuring after 2016 election
FOR THE rest of this election year, the United States military will endure a funding squeeze as politicians try to hold down federal spending. But rising demand for forces to operate against Daesh...
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El Salvador needs international help lest it sink into chaos
EL SALVADOR, Central America’s most densely populated country, is being held back by an epidemic of gang violence. Help from the United States and non-governmental organizations may be its best chance...
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For better security, EU needs more unity and a global strategy
THE EUROPEAN Union plans to adopt a “Global Strategy” for its foreign and security policies (EGS) at its June 22 summit. The document is the result of years of reflection on the increasing complexity...
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Multipolarity is the natural tendency of geopolitics
IT IS undeniable that Russian geostrategic mischief is resurgent. Russian military, diplomatic and economic maneuvering, along with open military provocations toward NATO, all demonstrate this reality,...
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Syria’s wars: the certain losers and likely winners
FOR ALL the confusion about Syria’s civil war, there’s no doubt about the big loser – the Syrian people. But nearly every regional power that has intervened to advance its own interests has also paid a...
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