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Commentary: NATO should think twice before accepting Finland and Sweden

One of the ironies of Russia’s war against Ukraine — ostensibly fought to prevent that nation from joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization — has been its impact on two of Europe’s traditionally neutral states, Finland and Sweden. On May 18, just 84 days after the invasion, Swedish and Finnish…

Tribune News Service · Jun 2, 2022

Lessons in negotiation tactics that work in war and everyday life

When I was 12, playing Risk, “the game of world conquest,” my father and opponent, Herb Cohen, who’d recently published his bestselling book “You Can Negotiate Anything,” taught me a lesson about deal-making I’ve never forgotten.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 2, 2022

Five Ways Russia's Ukraine Invasion Upended World Order

The 100 days since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine have seen Europe destabilized, the global economy weakened, and the world order turned upside down. But Russian President Vladimir Putin remains in power and despite the battering of the Russian economy and failures of the military campaign shows no sign…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 2, 2022

Denmark set to join EU’s defence pact in response to Russia’s war

Danish voters approved joining the European Union’s defence pact in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, signalling a historic shift in the country that’s shunned deeper ties with the bloc.

Bangkok Post · Jun 2, 2022

China says it will work with Russia to promote ‘real democracy’

China’s top diplomat said Beijing will work with Moscow to promote “real democracy,” reaffirming his country’s ties with Russia.

Tribune News Service · Jun 2, 2022

The Long Arm of Authoritarianism

How Dictators Reach Across Borders to Shut Down Dissent

Foreign Affairs · Jun 2, 2022

Brazilian soccer icon Pele calls on Putin to stop 'wicked' Ukraine invasion

Brazilian soccer legend Pele made a public plea on Wednesday to Russian President Vladimir Putin to end his "wicked" and "unjustifiable" invasion of Ukraine, minutes before Ukraine's national team played in a World Cup qualifying game.

Reuters · Jun 1, 2022

Putin urged to halt 'failed' Ukraine invasion by 'regretful' Russian war criminals

Alexander Bobykin, 26, said Putin's invasion was a mistake that should be stopped "now" after pleading guilty to breaking the laws of war and jailed for 12 years

Daily Mirror · Jun 1, 2022

Nuclear fears as Russia launches fresh missile drills with 1,000 'rocket' troops

The Russian Ministry of Defence referred to the Yars missile systems, which can carry nuclear warheads, after the US pledged to send advanced weapons to Ukraine

Daily Mirror · Jun 1, 2022

President Zelenskiy: The Figurehead of Ukraine’s Defiance

Volodymyr Zelenskiy has inspired Ukrainians and won global respect and praise for his courage and defiance in resisting Russia's devastating invasion of his country. Refusing to leave Ukraine's capital of Kyiv at the outbreak of the war, even as Russian bombs rained down, the former comedian rallied his compatriots in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 1, 2022