Russia’s war and peace scenarios in Ukraine
And the unique role of an unlikely mediator, China.
Category Archives: Opinions
Africa should not help Putin whitewash his crimes in Ukraine
African leaders need to acknowledge Russian expansionism is as immoral and harmful as Western colonialism.
Where does Russia sanctions policy go from here?
Sanctions failed to deter Putin from attacking Ukraine; can they now help facilitate peace?
Moderna’s profits show why Big Pharma can’t meet our health needs
According to the company's own accounts, Moderna brought in $13bn in pre-tax profits in 2021.
Asian powers are unlikely to ease Russia’s economic woes
Already ostracised in Europe, a heavily sanctioned Russia may also struggle to find much love in Asia.
We need to remember the crisis in Yemen is not over
The people of Yemen are still suffering and urgently need international support.
Another deeply gendered war is being waged in Ukraine
Countries with 'feminist' foreign policies need a sharper gender framework for addressing Ukraine's predicament.
Why is India standing with Putin’s Russia?
No one should be surprised that India chose to support Russia after its invasion of Ukraine.
It is hardly surprising Empire stole Afghan money
Washington's decision to give Afghan funds to 9/11 victims is a continuation of its colonial venture in Afghanistan.
A hitchhiker’s guide to humanity
Years of hitchhiking have taught me that there are a lot of good people in this terribly unjust world.
America’s new dystopian normal
Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, American narcissism is still killing people, and needlessly so.
The new Cold War spells trouble for Africa
After the invasion of Ukraine, the West has little reason to even pretend it cares for defending democracy in Africa.
Climate change will fuel greater displacement
What can we do to reverse the trend?
Business as usual in Munich: White men rule the world
A snap from a CEO lunch at this year's Munich Security Conference yet again demonstrated who continues to run the world.
Xi should pressure Putin to end this war for China’s own sake
China has little to gain from continuing to support Russia's irrational war on Ukraine.
Putin’s ‘macho doctrine’: Implications for Ukraine
Russia's macho 'tsar' just couldn’t live with Kyiv’s infidelity - not after all that Moscow had done for Ukraine.
What the war in Ukraine taught us, Palestinians
We fight our oppressors, and we get branded terrorists. Ukrainians do the same, they get applauded for their courage.
Why do corporations greenwash?
The system is loaded against the climate and the environment.
How much damage will sanctions do to Russia?
Sanctions will hurt ordinary Russians, but will not collapse the Russian economy.
Putin’s imperial delusions will haunt Russia
The Russian president has overplayed his hand in Ukraine.