Новости за 17.04.2021

Wazim Mowla, RCW

Most governments in the Caribbean are racing to secure COVID-19 vaccines for their citizens. This has opened up an opportunity for the United States to use its economic and political clout to help coordinate vaccine distribution to the region. Since vaccines have become available, Caribbean governments have sought the assistance of partners such as the United States, China, India, Russia, and the African Union for help in acquiring vaccines, and all but Washington have responded... Читать дальше...

Liana Semchuk, The Conversation

Russia's recent build-up of 80,000 troops on its eastern border with Ukraine and in Crimea has put the international community on high alert. There are widespread concerns about Moscow's intentions and a possible threat of war.

Wang Yong, EA Forum

The global economy is facing both COVID-19 and major power geopolitical competition. US-China rivalry could split the global market in two. The Biden administration is reigniting hopes of the future of multilateralism and a resumption of US leadership in the rules-based trade order.

Hal Brands, Foreign Policy

China was the global winner of the coronavirus disaster—until the United States beat the odds.

Stephen Silver, 1945

Earlier this week, in response to an escalating dispute in the area between China and the Philippines, the U.S. sent an aircraft carrier to the South China Sea.

Ben Caspit, Al Monitor

Lt. Gen. Gregory Guillot, head of the US Central Command's Air Force, visited Israel at the end of February. His host, Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin, took him up personally on an F-15 Eagle for a bird's eye view of Israel's borders. The three-star general was also treated to an unprecedented tour of the subterranean operations and control center of the Israeli air...

Ryan Evans, War on the Rocks

Weighing in at 114 pages, the strategy says many things (as these documents are wont to do), but most significant among them are a commitment to shaping an open and resilient international order that protects human freedoms, deeper engagement in the Indo-Pacific, a reinforced commitment to NATO and European security, and bold investments in science and technology. The Johnson government's strategy has been much discussed, often in cynical terms. Given the prime... Читать дальше...