Like Ukraine, Iran Hasn’t Turned an Easy Prey
“Iran, like Ukraine in its resistance to Russia, has proven far harder to subdue than many expected. But the strategic objective in the Middle East is not necessarily Iran’s destruction. Through the Abraham Accords and new regional alliances, the United States and Israel are reshaping the balance of power to contain Iran while allowing Washington to focus on the larger geopolitical contest with China. At the same time, these shifts reveal the declining effectiveness of institutions like the United Nations and suggest that the global order created after World War II may be entering a period of profound transformation”
Ukraine’s European allies say peace talks must include Kyiv
European allies have rallied behind Ukraine in a renewed surge of support, insisting that any peace talks with Russia must include Kyiv. A joint statement issued by the leaders of the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Poland, Finland and the European Commission came ahead of US President Donald Trump’s meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin […]