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The War for the West

Sławomir Sierakowski: As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, few now believe that Russia can be defeated. What fate do you see in store for Ukraine? Ivan Krastev: I think your question is too gloomy. The events of the last two years amount to a clear strategic failure for Russian

Will Europe Ever Get Serious About Defense?

All told, European leaders missed yet another opportunity to show how they plan to strengthen NATO’s European pillar, establish greater

A World on Edge in 2024

NEW DELHI – Israel’s devastating war in Gaza, Russia’s bloody invasion of Ukraine, America’s extraterritorial assassinations, and China’s aggressive expansionism all

Sri Lanka’s Debt Restructuring Is Hurting Older Women

COLOMBO – The World Bank’s Women, Business, and the Law Index has documented a persistent gender pension gap in rich and poor countries alike.

Harmonizing Global Green Taxonomies

The final step is global harmonization, which the G20 is well-positioned to lead. Brazil should attempt to kick-start the process

Putin’s Search for a Usable Past

Putin had never seen himself in high politics. He had adapted well to the new market economy of the chaotic

At COP28, Cities Will Show Us the Way

Nation-states, presidents, and prime ministers – those are the players who garner the biggest headlines and the most media attention

Mapping the Future of ESG at COP-28

Sound ESG strategies that focus on robust standards, clear metrics, and strict compliance procedures can improve the investment decision-making process

Petrostates Must Take the Lead on Climate Finance

Some private oil companies have already paid extra taxes on their windfall profits. But, given that state-owned companies control most

The False Choice Between Palestinian and Jewish Liberation

If Israel were truly the “invented” and “artificial” colonial state that it is often claimed to be, it would have