How economic sanctions work and why they so often leak
Modern sanctions bite through dollar clearing, correspondent banking and London's marine insurance market rather than trade bans, and…
Liam Chen
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Stories tagged “Russia”.
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What Is NATO? How the Alliance Works and Why Russia Fears It
NATO has 32 members pledged to defend each other — here's how the alliance works, what Article 5 means, and why it's more important than…
Liam Chen
How the UN Security Council Works: The Five Permanent Members and the Veto
The UN Security Council is the only body that can authorise military force under international law — but the veto power of five countries…
Liam Chen
Ukraine War in 2026: Where the Conflict Stands and What Matters for Europe
Three years after Russia's full-scale invasion, the conflict in Ukraine continues to reshape European security. Here's what's happening and…
Liam Chen
What Is NATO and Why Does It Matter to the UK?
NATO is the military alliance that has anchored Western security for 75 years — here's how it works, what Article 5 means, and why the UK…
Liam Chen
Understanding the Ukraine Conflict: Background and Context
Russia's full-scale invasion began 24 February 2022, following eight years of lower-intensity conflict after the 2014 Crimea annexation. A…
Liam Chen
NATO's Nordic Expansion: How Russia's War Drove Finland and Sweden Into the Alliance
Finland and Sweden's accession to NATO in 2023-24 represents the most significant expansion of the alliance in decades. Two countries that…
Liam Chen
Ukraine War Enters Fourth Year: The Grinding Reality of Stalemate
As Russia's invasion of Ukraine passes its third anniversary, neither side has achieved a decisive breakthrough. The conflict has settled…
Liam Chen