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Ukrainian Geography: The Cross Road With Russia And NATO: Part#3
Former U.S. Public Security Advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski, writing in Foreign Affairs in mid-1994, saw a strong and stable Ukraine as a fundamental stabilizer for Russia and the lynchpin of what he argued should be the new U.S. policy strategy after the Cold War. "It cannot be emphasized strongly enough that without Ukraine, Russia ceases to be a domain; but, with Ukraine incited and then subordinated, Russia automatically transforms into a domain," he wrote. In the month…
Ukrainian Geography: The Cross Road With Russia And NATO: Part#2
Ukraine's ties with the EU were what brought things to a head with Russia in 2013 — 14. President Yanukovych, under pressure from his Moscow friends, vetoed efforts to cement a closer financial connection with the EU in late 2013. Russia had been pressuring Ukraine to join the yet-to-be-formed EAEU. Many Ukrainians considered Yanukovych's choice as treason by a very flawed and inept administration, and it sparked national protests known as Euromaidan. Putin described t…
Ukrainian Geography: The Cross Road With Russia And NATO: Part#1
Ukraine has always played an important, though sometimes overlooked, role in the global security effort. Today, the country is at the forefront of a resurrected great power struggle, which many analysts predict could devastate global relations in the foreseeable future. Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 22 marked a stunning escalation of the eight-year-old conflict and a significant defining point for European security. With rising Western assistance, Ukraine has …
Part#4: The Rise of Authoritarian Style Of Government: A Western Approach
Although the insurrection was ultimately a futile and peaceful exchange of force occurred, analogous powers continue to have a significant influence on the US political structure. Many prominent Republicans who had initially condemned the events of January 6 went quiet or adjusted their comments to Trump's over the following weeks, while those who refused to show steadfastness to the previous pioneer faced political marginalization, serious intra-party pressure, and through …
Part#3: The Rise of Authoritarian Style Of Government: A Western Approach
Although the insurrection was ultimately a futile and peaceful exchange of force occurred, analogous powers continue to have a significant influence on the US political structure. Many prominent Republicans who had initially condemned the events of January 6 went quiet or adjusted their comments to Trump's over the following weeks, while those who refused to show steadfastness to the previous pioneer faced political marginalization, serious intra-party pressure, and through…
Part#2: The Rise of Authoritarian Style Of Government: A Western Approach
New Zealand's Parliament stopped labeling Beijing's efforts in Xinjiang as destructive after the exchange service expressed concerns that such terminology might jeopardize commercial links with China. Such threats are plausible given Beijing's recent reaction against unknown organizations and nations, such as the imposition of levies on Australian exports when Canberra demanded an independent inquiry into the start of COVID-19. Eliminating the portrayal of bloodthir…
Part#1: The Rise of Authoritarian Style Of Government: A Western Approach
Global opportunity is in grave peril. The opponents of liberal democratic self-government, in which shared liberties are seen, and each individual is entitled to equal treatment under the law, are increasing their attacks all across the world. Tyrant systems have become more adept at co-opting or evading the rules and institutions designed to protect basic liberties, as well as guiding those who desire to do the same. Inside forces have taken advantage of flaws in long-established …
