international relations
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Russian General Rejects U.S. Narrative on Venezuela Crisis, Labels Maduro’s Betrayal as Internal, Not External
Apti Alaudinov challenges claims of U.S. intervention, blames Venezuela’s leadership for Maduro’s capture, and critiques Russian air defense systems’ effectiveness without loyal forces. Russian Lieutenant General Apti Alaudinov, a prominent commander in the Akhmat forces, recently weighed in on the situation in Venezuela, offering a sharp rebuttal to the U.S. narrative surrounding the capture of… Continue reading
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The Myth of the Peaceful Era: Conflict as a Permanent Feature of Global Order
Conflict persistence from empire to unipolarity in a long view of organised violence The modern international system shows persistent armed conflict across centuries, with no decade entirely free from warfare across regions. Historical datasets covering roughly three thousand five hundred years record only about two hundred sixty eight years without major wars. These figures align… Continue reading
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Trump Meets Zelensky Again- Endgame or Stalemate?
Battlefield Realities Continue To Define Diplomatic Maneuvering in Ukraine The attempt to negotiate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war at the close of 2025 reflects a widening gap between battlefield realities and diplomatic positioning rather than a convergence toward settlement. Political activity around peace has increased, yet the substance of negotiations remains constrained by territorial… Continue reading
