With a likely rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump in the 2024 US presidential election, America and the rest of the world were heading into a perilous period even before the latest conflagration in the Middle East. Turmoil in the region will cloud the broader economic outlook – and could dim Biden’s chances.
worries global economic and political developments will put Donald Trump back in the White House.
It is hard to see anything good coming from the current spasm of violence between Israel and Hamas. But this tragedy, which has forced both Israelis and Palestinians to stare into the abyss, might prove to be a turning point that will clear the path for a lasting peace.
considers how the current conflagration might pave the way for a solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Around the world, foreign-policy strategists are grappling with new international dynamics, from the Sino-American rivalry and ongoing hot wars to the broader breakdown in multilateral global governance. However, there is much debate about whether global power and alignments are truly shifting, and in what ways.
consider whether the world will become more multipolar or “non-aligned” in the new year.
莫斯科—二战期间,美国标志性电影导演弗兰克·卡普拉 (Frank Capra) 创作了一部题为《我们为何而战》(Why We Fight)的系列纪录片。 这部剧最初由美国战争部作为训练片制作,旨在让美国人相信反希特勒联盟值得支持,纳粹的失败直接符合美国的利益。 该项目取得了成功,尽管无法准确衡量这部电影的影响。 在苏联这个二战的另一个主要参与方,公众不需要这样的说服力,因为生存之战正在他们自己的领土上进行。
俄罗斯对乌克兰的战争并非如此。 克里姆林宫当然想将其“特别军事行动”描绘成爱国主义行动。 但众多俄罗斯人并没有二战口号,“我们的战斗是正义的; 胜利将属于我们,”而是根本不知道他们为什么要战斗。
在 一项1 月份的民意调查中,约 25% 的受访者——以及超过 60% 的城市居民和年轻人——表示他们不支持这场战争。 只有 27% 的受访年轻人表示支持。 这在一个对政府行为表示怀疑可能会使你进入“外国代理人”名单或更糟的国家是值得注意的。
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