Macron’s outreach to Russia part of his De Gaulle-like plan to free France & EU partners from status as vassals of Washington

Russia and France have different objectives, yet both recognise the need to push back against Turkey’s expansionism, the intrusive influence of the US, and the zero-sum security architecture in Europe, which threatens stability. … Read More >Macron’s outreach to Russia part of his De Gaulle-like plan to free France & EU partners from status as vassals of Washington

Decline of US provides a chance to reshape international law, but this can’t happen while West always sees Russia as ‘the bad guy’

As the world order evolves, there should be an opportunity for countries to build new relationships. But as long as Western powers follow the tired US narrative that ‘Russia equals bad,’ there will be no significant change. … Read More >Decline of US provides a chance to reshape international law, but this can’t happen while West always sees Russia as ‘the bad guy’