The kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by US special forces has raised the question of what other states should do to avoid a similar outcome. Kidnapping a national leader is just one possible use of force. Current media coverage also highlights other options, such as the seizure of merchant ships and the threat of […]
The political year 2026 began with the US military operation against Venezuela and the capture of that country's president, Nicolás Maduro. These actions violated Venezuela's sovereignty and cemented Washington’s willingness to act solely, using force, when its national interests are at stake. These US actions have been condemned in statements by the Russian Ministry of […]
Humanity not only has hope for a better future, but simply needs this better future. Otherwise, there won’t be any future at all, writes Valdai Club Chairman Andrey Bystritskiy.
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