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Tory MPs call for increased defence spending in light of ‘New Cold War’

Backbench Conservatives said planned cuts to the size of the armed forces should be paused and re-evaluated in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK · May 13, 2022

Commentary: What is Ukrainian music, and what does it say about the war?

LOS ANGELES — The first week of May, I attended four concerts. All four, whether by chance or intent, had a connection with Ukraine. That was obvious the first day of May at a benefit concert for Ukraine put on by the Wende Museum and Jacaranda Music at the Robert…

Los Angeles Times · May 13, 2022

What the CIA thinks: William Burns on the new world disorder

Fifty years after Nixon’s cold war coup, the US is facing a new global realignment

Financial Times · May 13, 2022

Finland wants to join NATO 'without delay' in major policy shift

Finland has announced it is in favour of joining NATO, a major policy shift sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Its neighbour, Sweden, is expected to decide on joining the military alliance in the coming days.

Radio France Internationale · May 12, 2022

Factbox-A brief history of Finland's and Sweden's strained ties with Russia

Finland and Sweden, who are expected to decide this week to apply to join NATO, have long had strained ties with their giant neighbour Russia.

Reuters · May 12, 2022

The War in Ukraine Will Be a Historic Turning Point

But for History to Take the Right Path, America and Europe Must Work Together

Foreign Affairs · May 12, 2022

Rishi Sunak can fight recession risks with a cost of living support package

Pressure for summer mini-budget will increase as economic effects of Russia-Ukraine war take hold

The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2022

The Trouble With “the Free World”

Why It’s a Bad Idea to Revive a Cold War Concept

Foreign Affairs · May 6, 2022

Ukraine recap: tests and threats as the temperature continues to rise

Two months into the war the temperature of the rhetoric on both sides is warming considerably, exacerbating the conflict between Washington and Moscow, despite the US not being directly involved in the fighting.

The Conversation · May 5, 2022

Ukraine war: Russian tests and Putin's threats recall the nuclear fears of the cold war

Russia is reported to have held drills this week simulating “nuclear-capable strikes”. According to a statement by Russia’s ministry of defence, forces of the Baltic Fleet in the Kaliningrad region, conducted training sessions to “deliver mock missile strikes with the crews of the Iskander operational-tactical missile systems”. The Iskander has…

The Conversation · May 5, 2022