World Affairs Briefing: World considers response to Trump’s tariffs – and Israel launches new Gaza offensive: This article was first published in The Conversation UK’s World Affairs Briefing email newsletter. Sign up to receive weekly analysis of the latest developments in international relations, direct to your inbox. Donald Trump has announced a massive package of …
Gaza Update: as Israel begins its ground offensive, the conflict’s reverberations are being felt far beyond the Strip: The ground assault on Gaza is now well underway and, as they advance into the Strip’s urban areas, the Israel Defence Forces are coming up against an elusive enemy that has been preparing for this conflict for …
Ukraine war: offensive use of satellite tech a sign of how conflict is increasingly moving into space: Harvepino/Nasa/Shutterstock As Ukraine’s counteroffensive got underway, there were credible reports of advances into territory previously occupied by Russian troops. Each day brings news of small gains, a village liberated here and a village liberated there. But Ukraine’s military …
Ukraine war: Zelensky’s diplomatic tour has improved the ground for a fresh military offensive – but it needs to come soon: Ukraine’s offensive is in full swing – at least diplomatically. President Volodymyr Zelensky has been touring capitals and summits over the past several weeks, trying to keep Ukraine on top of the international agenda …
Ukraine recap: diplomatic manoeuvres intensify in advance of a possible spring offensive: A quick check of the Met office forecasts for Ukraine suggests that over the next week or so the weather is going to get steadily warmer. The rising mercury has fuelled speculation that Ukraine’s much discussed spring offensive is just around the corner, …
Ukraine recap: as spring arrives in Ukraine an offensive against Crimea could be on the cards: Over the past few weeks there have been a growing number of reports that Russia is recruiting workers and – according to some sources, using forced labour – to dig trenches and build fortifications in Crimea across areas they …
Ukraine war: tensions rise in Crimea as Russia prepares for a likely spring offensive: To paraphrase the words of the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, everything began with Crimea, and everything will end there as well. When Russia first occupied Crimea in 2014, it was a major win for Putin, who successfully called the west’s bluff …
Tunisia: President’s offensive statements targeted black migrants – with widespread fallout: President of Tunisia, Kais Saied (R) meets Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo in Tunis on 8 March 2023. Tunisian Presidency / Anadolu Agency via Getty Images The statement by Tunisian President Kais Saied that “urgent measures” were needed “against illegal immigration of nationals from …
Ukraine war: how US-built F-16 ‘Fighting Falcon’ could help Kyiv move on to the offensive: The war in Ukraine approaches its first anniversary – and, much like the conflict on the ground, the air war has become a protracted contest for control. For Ukraine, fighting on the defensive, it has been wise to play for …
Kharkiv offensive has shown the west that Ukraine can win: Most people outside Ukraine, even military analysts, have never heard of Oleksander Syrski. But Colonel General Syrski has a claim to being the most successful general of the 21st century so far. The success of this week’s operation in eastern Ukraine – which he commanded …
Ukraine war: how Kyiv’s southern offensive will exploit Russia’s naval vulnerabilities: Ukraine launched its counteroffensive in the Kherson region on August 29, the success of which would have major military, political and symbolic consequences. This move has been made possible by Ukraine’s recent maritime successes that have reduced Russia’s ability to control the southern coast …
Why Russia is on a charm offensive in Africa. The reasons aren’t pretty: Ptin and Lavrov are intent on growing Russia's African influence Kremlin/Wikimedia Commons Russia is the source of less than 1% of the foreign direct investment into Africa. Substantively, then, Russia brings little to the continent. But the fact that Russia’s Foreign Minister …
South Africa in the news: Chuck Lorre’s The United States of Al series is slammed for being offensive: The backlash against the show, titled The United States of Al, centers on the casting of a non-Afghan actor Adhir Kalyan in the lead role of the military interpreter.: “South Africa” – BingNews Ireland 32-18 England: Home …
South Africa in the news: Chuck Lorre’s The United States of Al series is slammed for being offensive: The backlash against the show, titled The United States of Al, centers on the casting of a non-Afghan actor Adhir Kalyan in the lead role of the military interpreter.: “South Africa” – BingNews Ireland 32-18 England: Home …
India: UK is on a charm offensive to win a free-trade deal – will it work?: Bilateral talks are at an early stage. Sylwia Bartyzel, CC BY-SA At a time when so little international business is face to face because of the pandemic, the UK is flying ministers to India to lay the groundwork for …
South Africa in the news: ‘Truth offensive’ needed to counter Covid-19 vaccine misinformation, says messaging expert: From paintings by artists like Xolani Sivunda to communication campaigns launched by provincial health departments, the fight against Covid-19-related misinformation is being fought on many fronts.: “South Africa” – BingNews Is a wealth tax in South Africa really a …
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South Africa in the news: Washington Redskins to ditch ‘grotesquely’ offensive name and logo: Prof John Mason, Prof of African History – University of Virginia It is as bad as the N-word, or in South Africa you would say the K-word. Prof John Mason, Prof of African History – University of …: “South Africa” – …