Is the Minsk peace coming apart? Russia seems to be fiddling with the thermostat in east Ukraine, even as Ukraine’s neighbors vow assistance should war break out again.
The framework agreement with Iran recalls the era of arms control negotiations with the Soviet Union, but the differences rather than the similarities between the two periods are what make this an illuminating comparison.
China’s newly published list of its most wanted economic fugitives notes where each of these “foxes” have run to. It turns out, the USA tops the list of favored destinations. Will the Obama administration play ball?
Poland’s announcement that it will be getting the US-made Patriot missile defense system has not been taken well by Russia, which has responded with threats against countries who play host to NATO missile shield installations.
Saudi Arabia announced an end to operations but continued its bombing today. Nevertheless, dialogue between Yemen’s factions seems closer at hand than ever.
Greece’s Mayors are rebelling against Athens’ latest cash-scrounging mandate, and Greek voters may be waking up to the dangers of Syriza’s brinksmanship.
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