Negotiations
Will Trump Call Putin’s Bluff in Ukraine Talks?
Trump has a lot of leverage now; the question is to what extent he is ready to use it. The launching of negotiations last month between the Trump administration and...
Trump’s Foreign Policy: Purely Transactional
President Trump will incorporate “The Art of the Deal” in most, if not every, foreign policy interaction. Where will this mentality take Ukraine, Russia, and Europe as the anticipated peace...
Four Years In: Ukrainian Testimonies From The Frontline
Concerns are mounting that U.S. President Donald Trump could abandon Ukraine to appease Putin, especially among frontline soldiers. Yet, back in February 2022, few in the West thought Ukraine stood...
Volodymyr Zelensky’s Failed Quest For Security
Ukraine now has two options: fall into line behind Trump to make a deal with Russia or go it alone without U.S. support. There is a surreal quality to living...
A Red Light For Ukraine, A Green Light For Taiwan?
The results of the anticipated Russo-Ukrainian peace deal do not look good for Ukraine, while the end draws near, could this be an opportune time for China to begin an...
Zelensky’s Diplomatic Failure
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky did not “do his homework” when stepping foot into the Oval Office with President Trump and his Vice, JD Vance. What went wrong? As Ukrainian President...
Be Wary Of Russia’s Call For Negotiations
The end of the Russo-Ukrainian War draws near. While halting the terrible violence is a net positive, there are legitimate fears of Russian manipulation to create peace terms suitable for...
President Trump’s Masterclass: Blundering A Ukraine Peace Deal
The new Trump administration hit the ground running formulating a plan to resolve the war between Russia and Ukraine. The only problem? America's priorities with Ukraine, Russia, and the European...
Recurring Patterns in North Korean Nuclear Crises
Will North Korea give up its nuclear weapons? Probably not in the near future. However, it does not mean North Korea will never return to the negotiation table. Despite several...
U.S. Held Secret Talks With Russia to Defuse Nuclear Risks
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan participated in talks with top Kremlin officials in recent months aimed at reducing the risk of the Russo-Ukrainian War spilling over into a broader conflict,...
Border Wars: Ethiopia and Sudan to Settle Al-Fashaqa Border Dispute
Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed claimed on Tuesday that he had reached an understanding with Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the leader of Sudan, to resolve the issue of a disputed...
Is an Unjust Peace in Ukraine Better Than a Just War?
It is naïve to believe that negotiations between Ukraine and Russia could take place as the conflict swings back and forth each day. But the time to begin is fast...