by Heather Hastie | Jan 24, 2016 | International Politics, US Politics
There’s a whine we’ve been hearing from Republicans with ever-increasing frequency since the start of Obama’s presidency: that the United States is less respected than it was in the Bush era, and especially that his leadership is seen as both weak...
by Heather Hastie | Feb 23, 2015 | Great Britain & Europe, International Politics, Russia
The conflict between Russia and the Ukraine has the potential to be a much bigger problem for world peace than even the horrific behaviour of Islamist terrorists in the Middle East and northern Nigeria. The terrorists actions aren’t sustainable long-term, not...
by Heather Hastie | Aug 30, 2014 | Democracy, Great Britain & Europe, International Politics, Russia
Putin’s regret at the dismantling of the Soviet Union and his desire to lead Russia to a pre-eminent place in world politics is well known. It’s also clear there is little he won’t do to make that happen. His invasion of Ukraine on 21 August is...