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"The Russian war on Ukraine has laid bare some alliances that we already knew existed, such as the few countries that voted with Russia at the United Nations".

Is Russia’s War in Ukraine Dividing the World?

By: EBR | Friday, April 8, 2022

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has highlighted preexisting global divisions. It has also fueled grievances over the West’s double standards when it comes to the treatment of refugees

“Oligarchs be warned: We will use every tool to freeze and seize your criminal proceeds,” declares U.S. Department of Justice Deputy Attorney-General Lisa Monaco on announcing a special Klepto Capture task force.

Bringing Russian Oligarchs to Justice

By: EBR | Thursday, April 7, 2022

Why we need to worry that the current zeal of Western authorities to go after the Russian oligarchs will decline over time

Both the Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Istanbul also referred to progress made and an eventual peace agreement being possible. But this is as far as it went.

Russia-Ukraine Talks: A Difficult Road to Peace

By: EBR | Friday, April 1, 2022

President Zelensky seems willing to accept a neutral status for Ukraine in return for firm security guarantees

There is vast untapped potential for Africa to enter the renewable power sector. The war in Europe could provide the necessary impetus.

How the War in Ukraine Affects Africa

By: EBR | Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Poor countries bear a disproportionate brunt of Putin’s war. But the fundamental reshaping of energy policies also offers seeds of hope for Africa

"Lack of inter-operability is NATO’s greatest weakness".

Ukraine: the lessons of Europe’s neglected defence modernisation

By: EBR | Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Whatever else Putin’s war against Ukraine eventually yields, one certain effect will be a steep rise in NATO members’ defence budgets

The war threatens to be a drag on the global economic recovery from the Covid pandemic.

How Russia’s war in Ukraine rocked the global economy

By: EBR | Wednesday, March 23, 2022

In a month of conflict in Ukraine, global oil prices have soared, foreign companies have exited Russia and Moscow faces the spectre of default

As NATO places a priority on the collective defense threat from Russia, it should also move toward a posture of deterrence by denial across Eastern Europe.

NATO’s New (Old) Mission: Territorial Defense

By: EBR | Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Later this week, NATO leaders will gather in Brussels for an extraordinary snap summit, building upon the defense ministerial last week and the virtual leaders’ summit held in late February 2022

Friday, during a call, Xi Jinping warned Biden against imposing ‘sweeping and indiscriminate sanctions’ as the Chinese leader fended off the treat of retaliation from the US over the Chinese stance on the Ukraine war. Xi asked Biden, according to an account of the call, for a ‘cool and rational’ approach.

Xi calls Biden to order

By: N. Peter Kramer | Monday, March 21, 2022

The Chinese President Xi Jinping lashed out at the economic punishment the US and its allies have imposed on Russia and that could be extended to countries including China if they side with Moscow

"The Kremlin thinks that the EU is unable to act politically, has sacrificed national interests for the sake of supranational institutions, and has lost sovereign qualities indispensable for international subjectivity".

Russia’s War in Ukraine: A Clash of Two Philosophies of Power

By: EBR | Friday, March 18, 2022

Moscow is seeking to revise the existing world order. Liberal Europe’s biggest mistake would be compromising on its core values and legitimizing Putin’s approach to international politics

Every operating US LNG export project now has approval to export its full capacity to any country where not prohibited by US law or policy, the Energy Department said.

Biden administration approves more LNG exports to Europe

By: EBR | Thursday, March 17, 2022

The Biden administration had authorized additional exports of liquefied natural gas from Cheniere Energy’s, approvals that can likely help Europe deal with an energy crunch worsened by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Over the next 10 years, investing in innovation could end hunger.

How inclusive innovation could transform food systems - and help to end world hunger

By: EBR | Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Two years of the COVID-19 pandemic and now the invasion of Ukraine have disrupted global food systems

Trade conflicts between the US and China and a generally deteriorating environment for multilateral trade prompted the EU to adjust its trade strategy towards a more assertive stance, making the EU’s agreement on the IPI possible.

With China in mind, EU agrees on rules to force open tenders

By: EBR | Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Negotiators from the European Parliament and member state governments agreed on Monday (14 March) on new rules to limit access to the two trillion euros worth of European public tenders in a move designed to pressure countries such as China to open up their markets

To date, the CCP has done well for China and the country is on an unprecedented strong footing.

China’s Changing Tides

By: EBR | Monday, March 14, 2022

President Xi Jinping and his inner circle believe that he is the transformational leader — or the “Good Emperor” — who has the vision and the will to set the stage for China to complete its “Peaceful Rise” by 2050

«To be clear, the sanctions won’t lead to a good deal soon; the deal will still be bad and too late, but not as bad and as late as it might have been.»

Can Sanctions End Russia’s War in Ukraine?

By: EBR | Friday, March 11, 2022

The threat of sanctions did not prevent President Vladimir Putin’s war, but the reality of them may help to end it

In the escalation of the crisis, Europeans had been preparing for the announced “massive” sanctions package, which enabled the EU to respond with unexpected speed.

What Russia’s War in Ukraine Means for Europe

By: EBR | Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine marks a turning point for the EU. When boosting its capabilities and resilience, Europe must not neglect engagement with the wider world

Russia warned it could stop the flow of gas through pipelines from Russia to Germany in response to Berlin’s decision last month to halt the opening of the controversial new Nord Stream 2 pipeline. Russia supplies 40% of Europe’s gas.

Ukraine war on the brink of sparking world energy conflict

By: EBR | Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Fears of an energy war between Russia and the West grew on Tuesday (8 March) after the United States pushed its allies to ban Russian oil imports as punishment for Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, where talks on humanitarian corridors made little progress

“During the last two years, we have seen evidence that the disproportionate effects of the pandemic on women in care work, both paid and unpaid, is at the heart of our society.”

Women’s day: Time to address inequalities experienced by women during pandemic

By: EBR | Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Ahead of Women’s Day, the European Parliament started discussing the disproportionate effects that the pandemic had on women, who ultimately faced more unpaid care work, violence and worsened mental health as a consequence of lockdowns and curfews

Five countries besides Ukraine—Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, and Moldova—are classified by the EU as its neighbors in the Eastern Partnership.

Darkness Looms Over Ukraine’s Neighborhood

By: EBR | Friday, March 4, 2022

With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, no country in the EU’s Eastern neighborhood can feel secure about its future. Strengthening the resilience of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Moldova must become the union’s immediate priority

“Ukraine is like a dam that stops further Russian influence and pressure in the region. If Ukraine falls, it will have direct implications on Turkey,” warned a Turkish official.

What the Ukraine Invasion Means for the Middle East

By: EBR | Friday, March 4, 2022

Turkey, Israel and Syria have been playing a complex tightrope act balancing their international ties and commitments, while keeping a wary eye on Russia’s imperialistic designs

Bonny Lin, a China expert at the Center for Strategic and International Studies think tank, said it was unclear how much Xi knew about Putin’s intentions.

China asked Russia to delay Ukraine invasion until after Olympics

By: EBR | Thursday, March 3, 2022

Senior Chinese officials told senior Russian officials in early February not to invade Ukraine before the end of the Winter Olympics in Beijing, the New York Times reported, quoting Biden administration officials and a European official who cited a Western intelligence report