A brief history of sanctions

Economic and diplomatic sanctions against other nations have been used in lieu of war for many centuries, although their effectiveness in curbing the excesses of others is mixed.

Last chance saloon

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin remains intent on invading Ukraine, but offering him a way out without losing face, while underlining the high price of war could still avert conflict.

The west must stand up for Ukraine

The West needs to stand up against Putin’s bullying of Ukraine and show determination, unity, and a serious commitment to uphold international legal norms and defend freedom and democracy against Russia’s authoritarian and neo-imperial designs.

Understanding Putin’s threat to Ukraine

Vladimir Putin’s military build-up on the Ukraine border threatens to plunge Europe into a wider war, and appeasement or acquiescence will only bolster his dreams of restoring the Soviet empire.