We are currently witnessing the beginning of a global food crisis, driven by the knock-on effects of a pandemic and more recently the rise in fuel prices and the conflict…Read More >
Ukraine
Ukraine: how Putin used a long proxy conflict to justify invasion
In the early hours of February 24, Russia attacked Ukraine, beginning with a barrage of airstrikes in the country’s eastern regions. Other major cities came under siege within a matter…Read More >
Ukraine: the problem with copying Finland’s strict cold war neutrality
During the tense negotiations over the Ukraine crisis, the idea of “Finlandizing” Ukraine has been suggested as a solution. This idea refers to the way a small or weak country can retain…Read More >
Ukraine: the economic impact of tension with Russia is part of Putin’s long-term plan
Europe is facing strong economic headwinds. Record inflation, the need to recover from the pandemic, and a divided response to Russian troop deployments along the Ukraine border, all chill the February air. Whether…Read More >