“In the West, certain patterns of thinking are simply attributed to those being studied and analysed. Based on these assumptions, predictions are then made about how Russian or other politicians will behave in particular circumstances. This leads to the kind of speculation

To all those who still wrongly believe that this war is about territory: „The Istanbul drafts of 2022 made that clear. The Kremlin’s focus was on turning Ukraine into a demilitarised state, without any Western military presence and governed under politically compliant

Since Obama, the #NobelPeacePrize has lost much of its credibility. Awarding it to María Corina Machado shows it’s no longer about peace, but politics and signalling. She’s been an opposition figure, not a force for peace & reconciliation in #Venezuela (or beyond). Sad.

India joins Russia in engaging the Taliban. Afghanistan’s reintegration is accelerating—and a new, non-Western security order is forming across Eurasia.

Capriles is an intelligent person of integrity. He ran a great campaign in 2012, which I experienced first-hand in Caracas at the time. His approach was always based on inclusion and dialogue rather than polarisation (or foreign intervention).

As expected, after the Alaska meeting, US-Russia talks have quietly continued behind the scenes. A new Trump–Putin meeting appears imminent—signaling that backchannel diplomacy remains central to both sides’ strategies.

It’s out now! 📘 “Trends in Latin American International Relations: Shifting Alliances in the New World (Dis)Order.” This volume delivers a cutting-edge, theory-driven look at the evolving dynamics of Latin American international relations. The book is for scholars, students,

We’ve wasted years on normative comments like these about who should be at the table rather than focusing on, you know, actually ending this needless and horrific war.

Some key points: ceasefire negotiations based on current front lines, return of UKR children and prisoner exchange, negotiations on administration of the occupied territories without legal recognition of RU claims, gradual lifting of sanctions against 🇷🇺 reuters.com/world/europe/e…