‘Neutral’ Europe Recedes as Finns, Swedes Edge Toward NATO
With Finland and Sweden taking steps to join NATO, the list of “neutral” countries in Europe appears poised to shrink.…
Explainer: Why Does It Matter If US Calls Ukraine Genocide
When President Joe Biden declares Russia’s Ukraine war “genocide,” it isn’t just another strong word. A formal U.S. follow-up accusing…
Explainer: How to Investigate Alleged Chemical Attacks
Ukraine said Tuesday it is investigating a claim that a poisonous substance was dropped on the besieged city of Mariupol.…
Umar Khalid denied bail in Delhi riots case: A comprehensive explainer
A Delhi Court refused bail to so-called activist and former JNU student Umar Khalid on 24th March in connection with a case…
Explainer: Who’s a War Criminal, and Who Decides?
President Joe Biden on Wednesday flatly called Russia’s Vladimir Putin a “war criminal” for the unfolding onslaught in Ukraine, where…
Russia Is Not a ‘Most Favored Nation.’ What Now?
In escalating the U.S. drive to squeeze Russia’s economy, President Joe Biden moved Friday, with European and other key allies,…
Impending Biden Iran Nuclear Deal Alarms Israel
While the world’s attention has been focused on Ukraine, the Biden administration also has been racing with world powers toward…
EXPLAINER: Why Half of Guantanamo’s Prisoners Could Get Out
The Biden administration has been quietly laying the groundwork to release prisoners from the Guantanamo Bay detention center and at…
EXPLAINER: Why Would World Leaders Balk at Giving Putin DNA?
If knowledge is power, knowing the intimate secrets of one’s DNA could be a powerful weapon. That might explain why…