East-West Tensions Rise: Russia Expels UK Diplomats Amid Accusations of Espionage

Ah, the tangled web of international diplomacy-where accusations fly faster than the diplomats themselves can pack their bags. Recently, Russia threw a proverbial diplomatic grenade by expelling six British diplomats, accusing them of espionage. The UK, not missing a beat, called the claims “completely baseless” and linked this to earlier diplomatic cuts they imposed on … Read more

Pentagon Stays Hands-Off on Ukraine’s F-16 Crash: A Debate on U. S. involvement and Security

The article studies the response of the Pentagon to destruction of the first F-16 combat aircraft by Ukraine. Particularly, the US has remained neutral in assisting the investigation as Ukraine has not asked for any help. According to Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh, the Pentagon knows of the reports but does not usually provide … Read more