Unseen images capture the birth of Manchester's space age It also played a key role in the Space Race and the Cold War Manchester Evening News · Jun 1, 2022
The middle path for India in the new world disorder The arena of the looming U.S.-China great power contest is Asia. Instead of aligning with any bloc, India should aim to create new pillars of the global order through engagement and partnership with middle powers The Hindu · May 31, 2022
Boosting Thai-US ties in an age of crisis The Thailand-US alliance is still alive and well but in order to move forward, both sides have to ramp up dialogues, sharpen their focus and enhance their cooperation. That was the conclusion from the nine hours of discussions from May 9-10 in Washington between their senior foreign affairs and defence… Bangkok Post · May 30, 2022
Secret plans could give US president emergency powers to shut down the internet, report says Murky Cold War orders that granted presidents sweeping emergency powers have never become public, but adjacent documents help piece together what the commander-in-chief may be able to do in certain circumstances The Independent UK · May 27, 2022
Still no peace in Europe 25 years after signing of NATO-Russia Founding Act On 27 May 1997, NATO and Russia signed a non-binding treaty that for years formed the foundation for cooperation between the two sides, separated between 1949 and 1989 by the Cold War's Iron Curtain. But today, not much is left of this early attempt to heal divisions between the former… Radio France Internationale · May 27, 2022
Commentary: Russia’s nuclear threat endangers us all The Russian invasion of Ukraine has made us all more acutely aware of the dangers of nuclear conflict than at any time since the end of the Cold War. Now, with Russia losing ground against an entrenched Ukrainian resistance, the stakes are only going to get higher. Tribune News Service · May 27, 2022
China strategy is about rules-based order, not 'new Cold War,' Blinken says The United States will not block China from growing its economy, but wants it to adhere to international rules, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday in a long-awaited speech on U.S. strategy to address China's rise as a great power. Reuters · May 26, 2022
Finlandisation: Asia plays the neutrality card 'Finlandisation" describes the commitment to strategic neutrality that a small country might make, in order to avoid provoking a much larger and more powerful neighbour. The term is derived from Finland's longstanding policy of strict military non-alignment with either the Soviet Union or the West -- a policy that it… Bangkok Post · May 25, 2022
‘The Ipcress File’ review: The 1965 British spy thriller is adapted into a TV series — but still set in the early '60s Based on the 1965 Michael Caine espionage thriller of the same name, “The Ipcress File” on AMC+ (by way of ITV in the U.K.) keeps the Cold War action set in the early 1960s. Harry Palmer is a young Brit with clever instincts but not much spy experience, and he… Chicago Tribune · May 25, 2022
What we’re reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in May Poet Dean Atta, writer and critic PD Smith and Guardian readers Jessica and Brenda discuss the titles they’ve read over the last month. Join the conversation in the comments The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2022
India, China relations threaten to freeze over The invasion of Ukraine has upended world geopolitics, disrupting the already fragile relationship between India and China. 360info · May 23, 2022
How war in Ukraine convinced Germany to rebuild its army With the Bundeswehr at breaking point, the government has pledged a €100bn military spending spree — will it be enough? Financial Times · May 23, 2022
Special Report: New geopolitics 360info is exploring the new alliances being forged in the wake of the war in Ukraine, and the impact they are having on the international world order. 360info · May 23, 2022
In the new cold war China is not Russia With the decline of Russia, eyes are turning to China and a new cold war emerging with the USA. But this one will be different. 360info · May 23, 2022
360info · May 23, 2022 The new world order and India’s quandary With a new cold war afoot, states are being asked to choose sides. For India, self-identity and domestic politics will all come to bear.
360info · May 23, 2022 Greek lessons for ASEAN nations As global superpowers tussle for supremacy, smaller nations need to be nimble to avoid being crushed.
The Conversation · May 20, 2022 Europe is determined to cut fossil fuel ties with Russia, even though getting Hungary on board won't be easy Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has forced Europe to rethink its energy policy – especially its deep dependence on Russia for about one-third of its fossil fuel imports. The European Union is negotiating among its members over a plan to ban imports of Russian oil, although questions remain about issues such…
Reason · May 20, 2022 The Ipcress File Abandons Its Satirical Roots for Spy Thriller Hijinks The drama is engaging, but fans of the book should prepare for a wildly different story.
The Independent UK · May 19, 2022 German intel chief says espionage at Cold War levels The head of Germany’s domestic intelligence service says levels of espionage now are as high as during the Cold War, or even higher
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 19, 2022 German Intel Chief: Espionage at Cold War Levels The head of Germany's domestic intelligence service said Thursday that levels of espionage are as high as during the Cold War, or even higher. Thomas Haldenwang, president of the BfV intelligence agency, also warned of the increased risk of sabotage against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine.
The Independent UK · May 18, 2022 How Russian disinformation could derail NATO entry plans for Finland and Sweden In addition to Turkey’s objections, Russian influence across Europe could prove a barrier to Nordic expansion, says Borzou Daragahi
Inverse · May 18, 2022 70 years ago, the world united for a monumental scientific project — and kicked off the Space Race In the 1950s, the world was abuzz with scientific pursuit. The International Geophysical Year ushered in the Space Age on the backs of the Cold War.
France 24 · May 16, 2022 Not what Putin wanted: How will Russia respond to NATO bids by Finland and Sweden? It never happened during the entire Cold War. But all these years later, Russia's border with NATO is about to double in size. Finland remains unmoved by threats out of the Kremlin over its bid to join the US-led alliance. The same goes for neighbouring Sweden, which is so concerned…
Al Jazeera · May 16, 2022 Moscow’s ‘defeat’ as Finland, Sweden move to join NATO If both countries join the 30-member security bloc, NATO forces may be right next to the Finnish-Russian border.
The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2022 Secret British ‘black propaganda’ campaign targeted cold war enemies Britain stirred up tensions, chaos and violence in Africa, the Middle East and Asia, according to declassified papers