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Global Outlook: Cooperative Security, Arms Control and Disarmament
The Shift from Smart to Dumb Power
By Herbert Wulf | 05 April, 2025
Donald Trump may be a good campaigner, but his government policy in the first few months is characterized by chaotic and irrational decisions: "Dangerous and dumb", according to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
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Time to Decouple and Build Solidarity with Like-Minded?
By Kevin P. Clements | 23 March, 2025
The prudent course of action for small nations is to build strategic coalitions of the willing and like-minded to jointly confront the chaos and uncertainty flowing out of Washington.
Europe's New Bellicism: Rearmament in a Frenzy
By Herbert Wulf | 21 March, 2025
Even before taking office, President Trump had clearly told Europeans that the US military commitment in Europe would be drastically reduced. Although this did not come as a surprise, in this new geopolitical situation, most governments, military experts, and many mainstream media in Europe switched into crisis mode.
Towards a Eurobomb: The Costs of Nuclear Sovereignty
By Tom Sauer | 17 March, 2025
Instead of investing in weapons of mass destruction, making EU defence more efficient should be the priority as well as integrating Russia into a larger collective security organization.
How to Agree an Armistice in Ukraine: Lessons from Korea
By Stein Tønnesson | 12 March, 2025
The armistice agreement that ended the Korean War in 1953 has been mentioned as a possible model for how to end the fighting in Ukraine. This makes sense. The Trump administration, however, seems to opt for a quick deal combining “ceasefires in place” with vain prospects of subsequently reaching a genuine peace agreement.
First Vietnam, Then Afghanistan: Is Ukraine Next?
By Bashir Mobasher | 26 February, 2025
With U.S. and Russian leaders engaged in direct talks in Saudi Arabia over the future of the conflict, many are left wondering whether the Ukraine crisis could become another Afghanistan or Vietnam
The views and opinions expressed in Global Outlook are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Toda Peace Institute.
The Shift from Smart to Dumb Power
By Herbert Wulf | 05 April, 2025
Donald Trump may be a good campaigner, but his government policy in the first few months is characterized by chaotic and irrational decisions: "Dangerous and dumb", according to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
To see the full list of Global Outlook articles, click here
Time to Decouple and Build Solidarity with Like-Minded?
By Kevin P. Clements | 23 March, 2025
The prudent course of action for small nations is to build strategic coalitions of the willing and like-minded to jointly confront the chaos and uncertainty flowing out of Washington.
Europe's New Bellicism: Rearmament in a Frenzy
By Herbert Wulf | 21 March, 2025
Even before taking office, President Trump had clearly told Europeans that the US military commitment in Europe would be drastically reduced. Although this did not come as a surprise, in this new geopolitical situation, most governments, military experts, and many mainstream media in Europe switched into crisis mode.
Towards a Eurobomb: The Costs of Nuclear Sovereignty
By Tom Sauer | 17 March, 2025
Instead of investing in weapons of mass destruction, making EU defence more efficient should be the priority as well as integrating Russia into a larger collective security organization.
How to Agree an Armistice in Ukraine: Lessons from Korea
By Stein Tønnesson | 12 March, 2025
The armistice agreement that ended the Korean War in 1953 has been mentioned as a possible model for how to end the fighting in Ukraine. This makes sense. The Trump administration, however, seems to opt for a quick deal combining “ceasefires in place” with vain prospects of subsequently reaching a genuine peace agreement.
First Vietnam, Then Afghanistan: Is Ukraine Next?
By Bashir Mobasher | 26 February, 2025
With U.S. and Russian leaders engaged in direct talks in Saudi Arabia over the future of the conflict, many are left wondering whether the Ukraine crisis could become another Afghanistan or Vietnam
The views and opinions expressed in Global Outlook are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Toda Peace Institute.