Publications
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its third year, and with both sides still believing they can win, the conflict is unlikely to end soon, argues international legal scholar Marc Weller.
Middle East
US national security adviser Jake Sullivan said talks were at a pivotal point ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration on 20 January.
Syria
Top Western and Middle East diplomats and ministers meet to discuss sanctions relief for Syria after al-Assad’s removal.
Myanmar
Al Jazeera visits areas liberated from the military in Karen State where establishing a civil administration is the next task for pro-democracy forces.
Ukraine
Trump calls the Russia-Ukraine war ‘a bloody mess’ and signals his intention to discuss the conflict with Putin.
Middle East
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that a Gaza ceasefire remained close, but reiterated that it may not happen before President Joe Biden hands over to Donald Trump. FRANCE 24’s international affairs editor, Angela Diffley has more.
Yemen
The Houthi group said, Tuesday, that the US is preventing the implementation of Yemen’s peace roadmap, emphasizing that Washington supports a “peace that does not lead to internal wars”, Anadolu Agency reports.
Ukraine
Were the US and Europe to abandon Zelensky, they would be inviting Russia to attack one of Nato’s own.
Syria
Fierce clashes have been raging between security forces of the new Syrian government and former elements of the Syrian Arab Army.