Publications
A claims commission could resolve the claims of the two States and their nationals (and potentially even third parties) arising out of the armed conflict in Ukraine. This paper examines the options and issues to consider in establishing a Russia-Ukraine claims commission.
Libya
Former UN envoy to Libya Ghassan Salame believes the repeatedly postponed elections are “not important as long as the state functions normally.”
Myanmar
The rapid breakdown of a Beijing-mediated cease-fire in northern Myanmar has exposed the limits of Chinese influence in the region, even as it seeks to turn recent military gains by a rebel alliance to its advantage.
Ukraine
Ukrainian leader invited Trump to Ukraine but says if he returns to White House he could make unilateral concessions to Russia.
Ukraine
Joe Biden on Friday signed a measure to keep the US government funded but as Washington shivered under its second major snowfall in a week, the bill did not unfreeze funding for Ukraine.
Ukraine
Nearly two years since the US and its allies froze Russian foreign holdings in retaliation for Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, that roughly $300 billion has been sitting untapped as the war grinds on, while officials from multiple countries debate the legality of sending the money to Ukraine.
Yemen
Advocates say labelling the Houthis a ‘global terrorist group’ risks worsening an already dire humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Ukraine’s statehood could suffer an “irreparable blow” if the pattern of the war continued, and Russia would never be forced to abandon the gains it had made.
Scotland
Country moving to ‘more normal political period’ as people focus on general election — with polls predicting heavy losses for the SNP.