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Putin in desperate bid to recruit 1 million Russians conscripts with convicted prisoners
Convicted criminals will “highly likely” join the ranks of the Russian military to boost Vladimir Putin’s chances of winning the war.
What Putin’s shake-up of top commanders could mean for the war in the Ukraine
Jealousy. Power struggles. Political infighting. This week’s shake-up of Putin’s top commanders in charge of Russia’s invasion in Ukraine have it all, according to some security experts.
Ecuador Moves to Expand Drilling in the Amazon
A novel idea to leave the country’s vast oil reserves in the ground fizzled for lack of international support. Now, struggling under painful debt, the government wants to expand drilling in the rainforest.
Davos Is a Winter Haven, Even With the Crowds
Many tourist spots are shut down or blocked off during the World Economic Forum, yet there’s still plenty to do amid the clear air and mountain vistas.
A United Europe Weathers Crises, but Deeper Challenges Remain
Differences on NATO and E.U. enlargement, energy and climate, and relationships with the United States, China, Russia and Ukraine will prime Davos talks.
World Economic Forum in Davos Confronts a New Order
The Covid-19 pandemic, invasion of Ukraine, trend toward autocracy and economic inequalities challenge the World Economic Forum’s relevance.
The War in Ukraine Upended Energy Markets. What Does That Mean for the Climate?
Almost a year after Russia launched its invasion, assessing the impact on the oil industry and greenhouse gas goals is not so simple.
As Humanitarian Crises Escalate, So Do Demands to End Them
David Miliband, head of the International Rescue Committee, says the global refugee crisis “is manageable, not insoluble.”
How will Biden handle a hostile Republican House and what does it mean for 2024?
As Republicans threaten to ensnare the president in investigations and legislative brinkmanship, Biden is touting bipartisanshipAfter a bruising fight over the House speakership, newly empowered Republicans officially set to work this week on what they…