May, 2022

• 24 May

  Ethiopia courts two downstream countries before third filling of Nile dam

  

  Ethiopia announced that it intends to find an amicable solution with Egypt and Sudan to the outstanding issues related to the Nile River dam, in the lead up to the third filling process of the dam’s reservoir, which is expected to cause an escalation between the three countries. Ethiopia has …

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• 24 May

  Iran nuclear deal back in play after EU envoy’s visit

  

  Multiple sources in Iran say Mora left Tehran with ‘more than suggestions’ for a revival of the deal, while both sides may have moved on from differences. While in Tehran last week, the European Union’s chief nuclear negotiator, Enrique Mora, meeting with senior Iranian officials, may have given the Iran …

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• 24 May

  On Asia trip, Biden says he would be willing to use force if China invades Taiwan

  

  President Joe Biden, speaking Monday during his first visit presidential visit to Japan, signaled an apparent end to the U.S. policy of strategic ambiguity by saying the United States would defend Taiwan against a Chinese invasion. “Yes,” Biden replied when asked by a reporter in Tokyo if he was willing …

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• 24 May

  Putin Wants to Keep Fighting. Who Will Fill the Ranks?

  

  Moscow has to figure out how to replenish unprecedented losses in just under three months of fighting. As Russian forces continue to take significant battlefield losses in Ukraine, the Kremlin is struggling to plug the gap as Russian President Vladimir Putin remains reluctant to call for a full-scale military mobilization. …

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• 24 May

  Russia Is a Real Threat to NATO

  

  Despite its failings, the Russian military is still a powerful force. Recent events in Ukraine have once again proved that reports of NATO’s death are an exaggeration. Many leaders across the alliance have been quick to respond to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with aid to Kyiv, increases in their own …

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• 24 May

  Якщо не розблокувати українські порти, жертв голоду може виявитися більше, ніж постраждалих від російських куль і снарядів

  Травнева обкладинка журналу The Economist з анонсом глобальної продовольчої катастрофи. Уперше за багато десятиліть мільйони людей можуть залишитися без їжі не через стихійні лиха та посуху, а через неможливість вивезти вже зібраний урожай. Ще вчора це було лише нашою проблемою, тепер це може торкнутися всієї планети. Річ у тім, що …

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• 24 May

  Iran Revolutionary Guard colonel is shot dead in Tehran

  A senior member of Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard was killed outside his home in Tehran on Sunday by unidentified gunmen on a motorbike, state TV reported. Although the Guard gave only scant detail about the attack that occurred in broad daylight in the heart of Iran’s capital, the group blamed …

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• 23 May

  The Ukraine War Threatens Asia’s Regional Architecture

  

  In 2022, there will be great interest in Asia’s summit season because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The annual East Asia Summit, ASEAN and APEC meetings always attract attention due to the proximity of many world leaders, but the less glamorous work of the multilateral mechanisms goes on throughout the …

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• 23 May

  Putin’s Regime Is Bad: What Comes After Could Be Worse

  

  As Russia continues to wage its war in Ukraine, several Western leaders have openly hinted at their wish to see Russian president Vladimir Putin go. US president Joe Biden declared on 26 March that Putin “cannot remain in power”, while UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s spokesperson said on 1 March …

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• 23 May

  The World After Ukraine’s Invasion

  

  Just as the world appeared to be on its way out of the health crisis caused by the pandemic, with societies returning to normalcy, the Russian invasion of Ukraine dashed all hopes of the world getting better again (and lately, COVID-19 has been resurging as well). This war is set …

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