A world without nuclear weapons is unrealistic
In many ways, Barack Obama has taken a more cold-eyed approach to foreign affairs than George W. Bush. He's emphasized realism over human rights, negotiation over regime change, the national interest over the promotion of democracy
Russia 'may sell $5 billion of weapons to Venezuela'
The Russian prime minister met Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in Caracas on Friday to discuss oil, defence and nuclear energy cooperation, although no new no arms agreements were signed
Obama to release new nuclear plan
Barack Obama will announce a new strategy reducing cases in which the US would be prepared to use nuclear weapons.
Ukraine scraps NATO accession plans
The Ukrainian president has dissolved the commission which was to work towards NATO membership. It's the latest move to abandon the pro-western stance of the 'Orange Revolution' and re-establish ties with Russia.
Re-living the military mission again and again
The bodies of 3 German soldiers killed in Afghanistan on Good Friday have arrived home. For those who've seen a comrade die in battle often, the haunting memories are difficult to forget once they are back home.
Russia still hopes diplomacy to solve Iran standoff
Russia still hopes for a diplomatic solution to the standoff over Iran's nuclear programme, a deputy foreign minister said Monday, as the West steps up pressure for new sanctions against
Russia flexes its military muscles with Western airspace violations
An increase in incidents where Russian warplanes have infiltrated the sovereign airspace of EU and NATO countries is causing concern among European defense chiefs. Experts believe the Russian bear is flexing its muscles.
Georgia: Tbilisi wants EU help for fight with Russia over Abkhazia airport
Aviation could prove a fresh field for diplomatic conflict between Georgia and Russia after an announcement by the de facto government of breakaway Abkhazia that it plans to reopen an Abkhaz airport with Moscow’s assistance. Georgian officials tell EurasiaNet.org that they expect the European Union to help Tbilisi block such assistance -- an expectation that the EU has not confirmed.
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