Russia

On the night of 23 February 2022—formerly Soviet Army Day—Russia violated the territory of another sovereign post-Soviet state, independent Ukraine. The actions demonstrate Russia’s continued denial of the right to sovereign nationhood of former USSR

Last Tuesday the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy became the first foreign leader to address the Houses of Parliament via video link. It was a remarkable speech in many ways, clearly tailored to his British audience,

The World Cup matters to Colombia more than most countries. As a country with a reputation for violence and drugs, football is a chance for Colombia to present a favourable face to the world based

This week marks the centenary of the Russian Revolution and the Bolsheviks’ seizure of power under the leadership of Vladimir Lenin.  As the date approached, contemporary commentators have offered their own reflections on the significance

With the exception of war, anniversaries are often about beginnings. Last week, it was 500 years since Martin Luther posted (or perhaps didn’t) his 95 theses to the door of Wittenberg’s Castle Church. This week,

Europe faces a clear and present danger. NATO and the Russian Federation are facing off in the eastern Baltic. Rival forces are being mustered across increasingly militarised borders, and eyes are turned to possible flash-points