Russia has started its own diplomatic manoeuvres as the Ukrainian resistance appears to be drying up. Continue reading As Ukraine resistance stalls, Putin senses diplomatic opportunity

The age of imperialist conquest should be over. Skilled diplomacy will be needed to prevent future invasions while averting disastrous escalation. Continue reading From Ukraine to Taiwan, we must stand in solidarity with victims of imperialism

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak must remember who they’re dealing with. Continue reading Sunak and Truss cannot risk escalation with hawkish China rhetoric

Some felt Putin would be brought down from the inside following the invasion of Ukraine. But follow the money, and you’ll see why that’s little more than wishful thinking. Continue reading Why Vladimir Putin is unlikely to be removed from office

Qatar is hosting the World Cup to improve their world standing. But human rights abuses, appalling worker conditions and discrimination may have the opposite effect. Continue reading Qatar’s World Cup is marred by death and devastation

Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing Brothers of Italy party has waited in the shadows. They’re now the driving force of the Italian centre-right. Continue reading The Italian right has a new leader

The Putin regime’s actions and statements which have been shocking Western commentators since around the end of February should surprise nobody. Continue reading Anti-Semitism and conspiracy theories are now at the heart of Russian politics

For all the talk of the Tories losing seats, it wasn’t Labour who were the ones who benefitted. Continue reading Local Elections 2022: Starmer fails electoral litmus test despite Partygate scandal

Jurors recognise the need for disruptive protest tactics in certain scenarios. It’s time politicians did too. Continue reading How the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill must be modified to save protests