The latest on Russia’s war on Ukraine [What Think Tanks are thinking]
This note gathers links to the recent publications and commentaries from many international think tanks on Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Foreign Policy
Iran FM: West encourage Ukraine to present proof over drone claims
The Iranian foreign minister, in a phone conversation with the European Union’s top diplomat Josep Borrell, said the West should encourage Ukraine to present substantiated proof over the transfer of Iran-made drones to Russia for use in the Ukraine wa…
‘We Look Forward To Rich Discussion,’ MEA On Japanese PM Kishida’s Visit To India
New Delhi: India is looking forward to a "rich discussion" with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who is set to arrive next week for a two-day visit, Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said in a press briefing on Thursday. Bagchi called Japan a "very important partner" and stressed that India looks forward to the exchange of views."We look forward to the visit
The TikTok wars – why the US and China are feuding over the app
The US says the extremely popular video-sharing app ‘screams’ of national security concerns and considers a countrywide banTikTok is once again fending off claims that its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, would share user data from its popular video-…
Will UK follow US in demanding TikTok be sold by its Chinese owner?
TikTok will be concerned Rishi Sunak will match each upward ratchet in pressure from his alliesWhen asked this week whether the UK would ban TikTok on government phones, Rishi Sunak’s response signalled a change in stance: “We look at what our allies a…
Iranian security chief: Iran, UAE need bolster cooperation; foreigners threats to region
Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani has told the president of the United Arab Emirates that the two countries can take longer strides toward expanding bilateral cooperation and bolstering their diplomacy of neighborline…
Sunak’s post-Brexit deal to face first hurdle in Commons next week
MPs to vote on statutory instrument relating to Windsor framework’s Stormont brake on WednesdayPolitics live – latest updatesRishi Sunak’s post-Brexit trade deal for Northern Ireland faces its first hurdle next week as MPs will vote on a key part of th…
‘Path of error and danger’: China angry and confused over Aukus deal
Deal is designed to counter perceived threat from Beijing but analysts in China say it could push region closer to conflictWhen the UK, the US and Australia announced the details of their multibillion-dollar deal to provide Australia with nuclear-power…
Security chief: Iran’s neighborly diplomacy to bring about powerful region
The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) says the neighbors-first policy being pursued by the Tehran administration will result in the creation of a powerful region.
Unmasking the Man Behind One Of Russia’s Most Popular Propaganda Channels
A new report identifies the source of “War on Fakes” as a former Russian journalist who has worked with Kremlin-tied organizations