Tag Archive: Russia
Is It Moral to Arm a Country Under Martial Law?
Ukrainian men are banned from leaving the country, and as losses mount, they could be called up to fight. If the West continues arming Ukraine, we should insist that those who wish to leave be allowed to do so.
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Is Trading With Russia and China Bad for National Security?
At Davos, NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg said we shouldn't sacrifice “long-term security needs” for “short-term economic interests”, citing trade with Russia and China. But this framing is too simplistic.
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Forcing Russia to ‘Default’ on its Debt Will Backfire as Only Western Investors Will be Affected
The US has said it will force Russia into 'default', but this is more like a confiscation of investors' assets than a true default and will backfire as investors in China and elsewhere will not be affected.
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The Government’s Growing List of Nonpersons Whom Internet Companies Are Required to Censor
There has been much discussion about the censorship implications of the Government's Online Safety Bill. But Government censorship of the internet is already happening now, under existing legislation.
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In the Same Week as His “Brutal Invasion” Gaffe, Bush Falls Victim to Russian Pranksters
George W. Bush can't catch a break. In the same week as his "brutal invasion" gaffe, he fell victim to Russian pranksters. In a prank phone call, Bush appears to admit the US broke its promise not to expand NATO.
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In Bombshell Editorial, New York Times Questions U.S. Strategy in Ukraine
In a bombshell editorial, the New York Times criticises US officials for "bellicose statements" that "do not bring negotiations any closer", and suggests that Ukraine will have to make “painful territorial decisions".
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Western Hawks Ignore Risk of Nuclear War
Is foreign policy even crazier than public health? A few weeks ago, one "expert" with more than 100K followers said we should "eliminate nuclear Russia", adding "some nukes can explode, but they will explode anyway”.
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Western Audiences Have a Right to Be Accurately Informed About this War
Yesterday, Ukrainian fighters besieged in Mariupol surrendered to Russian forces. But Western media called it an "evacuation". Why are they going around describing things in transparently misleading terms?
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Would the U.S. Side With Ukraine’s Far-Right Against Zelensky?
Why didn't the US back Zelensky? The New York Times wrote earlier this year that his government could be overthrown by far-right groups if he “agrees to a peace deal that in their minds gives too much to Moscow”.
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European Commission Plans Gas Sharing and Rationing Measures if Russian Supplies are Interrupted
The EU is to approve a gas sharing plan should Russia cut supplies, under which member states will have to share gas as well as ration energy in a way that doesn’t favour those member states with alternative suppliers.
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