U.S. President Donald Trump’s first weeks back in office have been marked by loud initiatives, from tariff wars with Canada and Mexico to freezing all international aid and using the …
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Telling them to get lost: Why talk of mass Palestinian deportation hinders conflict resolution
by Alex Johnsonby Alex JohnsonU.S. President Donald Trump and his team have seriously proposed expelling two million residents of the Gaza Strip to neighboring Middle Eastern countries — or even relocating them to Indonesia …
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Still the king: Artillery remains the critical component of Ukraine’s war effort
by Alex Johnsonby Alex JohnsonOn Jan. 30, Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson announced a $1.2 billion military aid package for Ukraine. Around half of the funds will be directed toward producing missiles, drones, and, …
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The Unexploded bomb effect: Will Israel strike Iran’s nuclear sites?
by Alex Johnsonby Alex JohnsonA potential Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities is back on the agenda after the weakening of several key Iranian proxies — Hezbollah, Hamas, and the fallen Syrian regime, writes …
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No Washington, no problem: How Europe can support Ukraine and ensure its own security without U.S. aid
by Alex Johnsonby Alex JohnsonA few days ago, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered a 90-day suspension of funding for most foreign aid programs, including assistance to Ukraine. If the Trump administration completely …
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Fakebook: What’s wrong with Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to end the platform’s fact-checking program
by Alex Johnsonby Alex JohnsonIn an attempt to justify Facebook’s decision to shut down programs monitoring the veracity of users’ posts on the site, Mark Zuckerberg has equated fact-checking with censorship. Ilya Ber, founder of …
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The alliance of outcasts: Closer ties between Russia and Iran bring benefits — and new enemies — for both nations
by Alex Johnsonby Alex JohnsonJust days before Donald Trump’s inauguration, the presidents of Russia and Iran signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty, emphasizing cooperation in the security sphere. Given Trump’s tough stance on Iran, …
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The North remembers: Trump’s ambitions around Greenland could trigger a new battle for the Arctic
by Alex Johnsonby Alex JohnsonIn his last press conference before taking office, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his desire to bring Greenland under American control. When asked directly about how that might be accomplished, …
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Phobias in place of ideologies: Why are politicians so preoccupied with “LGBT” and migration issues?
by Alex Johnsonby Alex JohnsonThe past year has shown that the political agenda of various countries, from authoritarian Russia to the democratic United States, has been placing an increasingly strong emphasis on conservative scaremongering, …
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Farther right: even as the AfD grows more radical and popular, electoral victory remains elusive
by Alex Johnsonby Alex JohnsonOn December 27, Germany’s president officially dissolved the Bundestag, setting the stage for early elections on February 23. Polls show the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in second place. Over its …
