Dmitry Trenin argues European NATO members are now the main drivers of confrontation with Russia, viewing the Ukraine conflict as a chance to destroy Russia as a major power and solve the 'Russia problem.' He suggests European elites use the 'enemy at the gates' narrative to suppress dissent and boost economies through defense spending, while the US is now a 'back-seat driver.'
Dmitry Trenin, president of the Russian International Affairs Council, argues European NATO members are now the main force confronting Russia, viewing the Ukraine conflict as a chance to "destroy" Moscow as a major power. He claims they use the "enemy at the gates" narrative to suppress dissent and justify increased defense spending, while the US is now a "back-seat driver."
Freelance writer Crissy Froyd accused The Athletic's Mike Silver of liking old bikini photos on her Instagram shortly after she published a critical op-ed on NFL media ethics. This allegation adds complexity to the ongoing Vrabel-Russini scandal, which now involves access journalism and gender dynamics.
A New York Times op-ed sparked debate on heterosexuality and domestic labor, while momfluencers are using AI for parenting. Other news includes anti-vax dating apps, targeting of Palestinian athletes, Niger criminalizing same-sex relations, NASA's all-male Artemis III crew, an overseas group influencing Australian abortion policy, and a luxury chicken coop.
The German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) announced on the 10th that it has determined an op-ed by the Thuringia state premier, published last August, was likely generated by AI. The article has been removed from its online edition and archives.
The article draws parallels between Germany's Weimar Republic and Japan's Taisho period, highlighting both as times of liberal instability preceding periods of extremism. It suggests that current events in Japan are reminiscent of the Taisho era, unnerving neighboring Asian countries.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping advocates for a multipolar world and inclusive economic globalization in an op-ed ahead of his state visit to North Korea, emphasizing strengthened ties and joint safeguarding of the international order.
Op-ed: Valve has made a dent in Windows' gaming share, but can it keep going?
