Critics say new legislation that punishes deserters and rule-breakers more harshly contravenes human rights and demotivates military personnel.
You May Also Like
The corruption trap: How Europe’s establishment made the far right great again
- January 22, 2024
Sleaze and politics have always coexisted, but the topic has new-found relevance as scandals rock once-dominant centrist parties.
Can Putin win?
- February 10, 2023
A Russian assault is expected in Donbas, but all will depend on whether Russia has fixed major flaws…
New Zealand gets new leader as Chris Hipkins confirmed to succeed Jacinda Ardern
- January 22, 2023
He will be officially sworn in to his new role Wednesday.
Biden wants Poland’s opinion — but he still has the power
- February 20, 2023
NATO’s eastern flank suddenly has the ear of traditional Western powers, but it doesn’t yet have the weapons…
In divided Russia, ‘compassion has become civil resistance’
- January 30, 2023
Under government censorship, those opposing the war with Ukraine struggle to reach the other side.
Opinion | The GOP’s Strange Budget Strategy
- January 28, 2023
After a hiatus during the Trump years, Republicans are back in the mood for fiscal probity. It’s very…