Russian skaters should not be allowed to return to international competition while the war with Ukraine is ongoing. Athletes cannot maintain a true neutral status concerning the war in Ukraine when their sport is funded by the pro-war government.
Some conflicts end, while others learn how to survive their own endings. Between Washington and Tehran, every pause carries the possibility of peace—and the risk of starting all over again.
In order to achieve long-term stability, the Sahel region needs a solution that addresses the immediate security needs and the economic failures that have led to the prevalence of Islamist movements — not a failing relationship with a weakened Russia.
