While the majority of countries in Europe and the Americas have condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the picture in Asia and Africa appears to be more mixed.
By ICNA
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NATO’s key, traditional principle is “collective defense.” This means an attack on one or more members is considered an attack on all members. Ukraine membership would also help the country build a closer relationship with the U.S. But regional tensions could be exacerbated if Ukraine becomes a NATO member, as Russia has said it would interpret the alliance’s expansion as a direct threat.
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The new US-led G7 global infrastructure initiative “Build Back Better World” (B3W) has prominently alluded as a counterproposal to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI); however, current indications suggest that the G7’s agreed-upon B3W initiative may turn out to be a dud.
By Augustine R.
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