The call for the end of the Russo-Ukraine war usually includes Ukraine making land concessions, yet this call misunderstands history, IR theory, and Moscow’s grander strategic visions. While concessions may pause fighting temporarily, they rarely secure lasting stability when the aggressor is committed to expansions.
Read MoreOn March 22, the terrorist organization Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K) attacked a Moscow concert hall, killing more than 144 people. This attack as caused tension to rise once again in Western society, amplifying United States and European fear that ISIS-K has set their sights on the West.
Read MoreEffective as of March 7, 2024 the Kingdom of Sweden has officially joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO, becoming the 23rd member state to do so. The Swedish entry into NATO has been a gradual process encompassing the change in national diplomatic policy regarding military alliances as well as the shifting popular domestic sentiments which placed their country in neutrality, apart from the conflicts seen in the rest of Europe.
Read MoreOn Friday, March 22, multiple assailants opened fire in a concert hall at Crocus City Hall, just outside Moscow, killing more than 60 people and injuring over 100 more as of Saturday morning, according to The Associated Press.
Read MoreThe Russo-Ukrainian War has been waging on for over 2 years with no end in sight, capitalized by the recent reelection of Russian President Vladimir Putin. While many scholars believe the Russian campaigns in Ukraine will only stop if Putin is ousted, increasing calls for ceasefire, both in the warring nations and from the international community have surfaced in recent months.
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