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Global Outlook: Cooperative Security, Arms Control and Disarmament
Unpredictability and Strategic Stability in Russia–US Relations
By Ramesh Thakur | 21 June, 2021
After the summit talks in Geneva on 17 June, Russian and US presidents Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden held separate and contrasting press conferences. Biden made it clear his staff had given him a prepared list of reporters on whom to call, strongly suggesting questions and answers drafted in advance to minimise gaffes by a president whose thoughts can wander sometimes.
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A Nuclear War Must Never Be Fought
By Ramesh Thakur | 31 May, 2021
The risk of nuclear war is real. A ‘no first use’ policy of nuclear weapons would actually bolster US security – and underpin its global leadership role.
The Renaissance of Geopolitics (in Europe)
By Herbert Wulf | 10 May, 2021
Three decades ago, at the end of the East-West antagonism, the old world order was gone and the trend for new formats unclear. Different and contradictory prognoses were made. Famously, Francis Fukuyama predicted the end of history and the triumph of capitalism and liberalism.
On the Way to an Arms Race and a New Cold War?
By Herbert Wulf | 19 March, 2021
Exactly one year ago, on 23 March at the beginning of the pandemic, UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, called for a global cease fire. He said: “Now is the time for a collective new push for peace and reconciliation. And so I appeal for a stepped-up international effort — led by the Security Council — to achieve a global ceasefire by the end of this year ... The world needs a global ceasefire to stop all ‘hot’ conflicts. At the same time, we must do everything to avoid a new Cold War.” His urgent appeal has gone unheard.
Setting New Priorities: The EU Shifts from Civil Peace and Development Projects to Military Policies
By Herbert Wulf | 09 March, 2021
The EU’s foreign and security policy is plagued by unclear concepts, contradictory interests and fierce controversies between its member states. At the moment, priorities are set for a stronger military and defence role. The EU as a “power of peace”, a term popular ten years ago, has been pushed aside and geopolitical ambitions moved into the foreground.
Banning Nuclear Weapons: A Role for Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium?
By Moritz Kütt, Jan Hoekema and Tom Sauer | 28 February, 2021
The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons should be seen in Western Europe as a signal by the rest of the world to take the promise of nuclear elimination much more seriously. Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany should work together to get rid of the American nuclear weapons on our soil, and sign the Ban Treaty as soon as politically possible.
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.
Unpredictability and Strategic Stability in Russia–US Relations
By Ramesh Thakur | 21 June, 2021
After the summit talks in Geneva on 17 June, Russian and US presidents Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden held separate and contrasting press conferences. Biden made it clear his staff had given him a prepared list of reporters on whom to call, strongly suggesting questions and answers drafted in advance to minimise gaffes by a president whose thoughts can wander sometimes.
To see the full list of Global Outlook articles, click here
A Nuclear War Must Never Be Fought
By Ramesh Thakur | 31 May, 2021
The risk of nuclear war is real. A ‘no first use’ policy of nuclear weapons would actually bolster US security – and underpin its global leadership role.
The Renaissance of Geopolitics (in Europe)
By Herbert Wulf | 10 May, 2021
Three decades ago, at the end of the East-West antagonism, the old world order was gone and the trend for new formats unclear. Different and contradictory prognoses were made. Famously, Francis Fukuyama predicted the end of history and the triumph of capitalism and liberalism.
On the Way to an Arms Race and a New Cold War?
By Herbert Wulf | 19 March, 2021
Exactly one year ago, on 23 March at the beginning of the pandemic, UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, called for a global cease fire. He said: “Now is the time for a collective new push for peace and reconciliation. And so I appeal for a stepped-up international effort — led by the Security Council — to achieve a global ceasefire by the end of this year ... The world needs a global ceasefire to stop all ‘hot’ conflicts. At the same time, we must do everything to avoid a new Cold War.” His urgent appeal has gone unheard.
Setting New Priorities: The EU Shifts from Civil Peace and Development Projects to Military Policies
By Herbert Wulf | 09 March, 2021
The EU’s foreign and security policy is plagued by unclear concepts, contradictory interests and fierce controversies between its member states. At the moment, priorities are set for a stronger military and defence role. The EU as a “power of peace”, a term popular ten years ago, has been pushed aside and geopolitical ambitions moved into the foreground.
Banning Nuclear Weapons: A Role for Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium?
By Moritz Kütt, Jan Hoekema and Tom Sauer | 28 February, 2021
The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons should be seen in Western Europe as a signal by the rest of the world to take the promise of nuclear elimination much more seriously. Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany should work together to get rid of the American nuclear weapons on our soil, and sign the Ban Treaty as soon as politically possible.
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.