Fair Observer Founder, CEO & Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh hosts a live chat with retired US Ambassador Gary Grappo and retired CIA Officer Glenn Carle. They dissect US President Donald Trump’s two summits of uncertainty. The conversation moves through three themes: the summit in Anchorage, Alaska, with Russian President Vladimir Putin; the follow-up summit in Washington,… Continue reading FO° Live: Trump Hands Putin a Win in Alaska as Zelenskyy and EU Leaders Huddle in the White House The ...| Fair Observer
The US-Russia meeting did not produce a deal, but the direction of travel it indicated should alarm Europeans. They must redouble efforts to support Ukraine and bolster their own defences| European Council on Foreign Relations
On August 15th, the American and Russian presidents will meet in Alaska to discuss the future of Ukraine—without Ukrainians, or even Europeans, in the room. Quick results are unlikely, and in any case, Europeans still have the cards to shape them| European Council on Foreign Relations
As Russia accelerates its annexation of “frozen conflict” regions, the EU must enhance its policy to counter Moscow’s influence.| European Council on Foreign Relations
The Arab Gulf states’ pursuits in Sudan keep fuelling violence. But their wealth and influence mean any lasting peace will necessarily hinge on their cooperation.| European Council on Foreign Relations
The deadline is looming for Britain, France and Germany to decide whether to reimpose sanctions on Iran. They are right to consider an extension to this “snapback” mechanism—and China could play a crucial role in what comes next| European Council on Foreign Relations
From Kyiv to Gaza to Washington, the world we live in seems to challenge an […]| Foundation for European Progressive Studies
This panel discusses NATO’s future and asks why the alliance has remained so central to American security and the West’s sense of collective identity under the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine war.| The Institute for Peace and Diplomacy - l’Institut pour la paix et la diplo...
Russia’s war against Ukraine has echoed in Northern Europe and in the Arctic, where Russia is one of the most influential actors. The region’s security landscape has been significantly transformed after Finland and Sweden, two countries that had previously preferred cooperation with NATO over full membership, joined the Alliance. Because Finland shares a common land border with Russia, its decision was met internationally with reserved understanding. Sweden, however, is in a comparatively...| PRIF BLOG
This panel debates the geopolitical circumstances that define NATO-Ukraine integration, including lethal aid provision, the wisdom of membership, and the European security architecture.| The Institute for Peace and Diplomacy - l’Institut pour la paix et la diplo...
ESSI (European Sky Shield Initiative) promises boosting military spending cooperation, but its success is doubtful, hindered by many factors.| Politics Today