Expert Question and Answer
Key Takeaways
- China’s recent engagement in Oceania has drawn U.S. attention — but Washington has always had interests there.
- Pacific Island countries would prefer for Washington to engage with them for their own sakes, not only to counter China.
- Strengthening U.S. partnerships in the Pacific Islands is only the first step for the United States to accomplish its goals in the region.
Analysis and Commentary
Key Takeaways
- Russia’s war against Ukraine does not meet any of the criteria for just war.
- The fundamental danger of Putin’s war of aggression against Ukraine is that it opens the door for other states to violate the principles of sovereignty.
- Upholding international law makes peace possible, which means Russia’s leader must be held to account.
Analysis and Commentary
Key Takeaways
- Pakistan’s foreign minister called for an international effort to use the flood crisis as a catalyst for more effective international support to help countries most vulnerable to climate change.
- Pakistanis and international climate experts say Pakistan’s own governance problems have amplified the losses from the flood.
- The world’s wealthy nations have the resources to lead the investment needed to slow global warming and repair and prevent damage from climate change.
Online Event
Twitter Space: What Comes Next for Russia, Ukraine and Europe’s Peace and Security
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