The United States again votes with Russia at the United Nations, this time with no support whatever from its usual allies.
Category: War and peace
Manifest destiny, part 3: Gaza
The idea of an American protectorate-cum-real-estate-development in Gaza may or may not be seriously meant, but Trump's support for Israel's far-right agenda is very serious indeed.
Europe, unsteadily, stands up
With the prospect of having to fend for themselves in a hostile world, Europe's leaders are preparing to put a lot more money into defence.
Manifest destiny, part 1: Greenland
An election takes place in Greenland, in the shadow of an American territorial claim that no-one really knows whether or not to take seriously.
Whither Turkey?
With a diplomatic revolution apparently in progress, Turkey's position has become pivotal. Reconciliation with the western democracies may be on the cards.
A new world order
The Trumpian reversal of alliances gathers pace, with the US voting against Ukraine and alongside Russia at the United Nations.
Trump, Putin and Ukraine
Contrary to some optimistic forecasts, Donald Trump seems set to sell out Ukraine, but the deal is not yet done.
Insurrection then and now
Peaceful presidential transition in the United States throws Donald Trump's subversion in 2021 into sharper relief – as do current proceedings in South Korea.
Welcome to Munich
America's voters decide that standing up to tyranny would be more trouble than it's worth. We've seen this before, and it doesn't end well.
Big test on the Russian borderlands, part 1
An expectedly strong showing by the pro-Russian forces has put Moldova's European ambitions in doubt. A similar contest will be fought out in Georgia on Sunday.
The World is Not Enough 