January | 2022 | Watching America

Hungary: Protectionist America

Robin Koerner - January 31, 2022. Published in Népszava

If one expected that the Biden's presidency would take a sharp turn toward free trade, the truth is disappointing. The campaign was poetry; the government is prose.

Japan: What Company Renewal of Market Capitalization in a US International Political Slump Means

Robin Koerner - January 31, 2022. Published in J B Press

In the 21st century, the influence of the United States and Europe in international politics may change.

Philippines: Vladimir Putin’s Ukraine Riddle

Lalatendu Das - January 31, 2022. Published in The Manila Times

A U.S. Senate committee announced it was close to approving 'the mother of all sanctions' against Russia.

Qatar: Global Consequences of American Polarization

Lalatendu Das - January 31, 2022. Published in Gulf Times

Europe today needs to support an America healed and reconciled.

Ethiopia: Responsibility To Protect: A Pretext To Infringe States’ Sovereignty

Lalatendu Das - January 31, 2022. Published in The Reporter

The U.S. and its allies are claiming that they have a 'responsibility to protect' lives in the Tigray region.

U.K.: Unlike Putin’s Russia, the West Doesn’t Know What It Wants in Eastern Europe

Lalatendu Das - January 31, 2022. Published in The Guardian

The West must stop dithering and reaffirm that all European states – including Ukraine – should be independent and free.

Russia: The Democrats Are Revolting against Biden

Robin Koerner - January 31, 2022. Published in Vzglyad

As for Biden ... it’s too late for him to fulfill his political mission.

China: Biden’s 1st Year’s ‘Achievements’ Leave Him Hard Pressed To Garner Americans’ Approval

Robin Koerner - January 30, 2022. Published in Nanfang Daily

The latest poll numbers show nearly half of Americans are dissatisfied with [Biden's] first-year performance[.]

Canada: The CIA, ‘Havana Syndrome’ and the Nocebo Effect

Robin Koerner - January 30, 2022. Published in Le Journal de Québec

Nigeria: Russia, NATO and the Ukraine Crisis

Lalatendu Das - January 30, 2022. Published in The Nation

Putin wants a written guarantee that Ukraine would never be allowed to join the NATO alliance.

U.A.E.: Will Russia Risk Getting Sanctioned Like Iran?

Lalatendu Das - January 30, 2022. Published in The National

The thought of being punished for sending troops into Ukraine should give Moscow pause.

Bahrain: Terrorist Attack by Houthi Rebels on the UAE: Western Perspectives

Robin Koerner - January 30, 2022. Published in Akhbar al-Khalij

[T]errorist attack launched by the Houthis on the UAE is another clear indication of the enormous security challenges faced by the Persian Gulf.

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