international relations – Page 5

North Korea and missile tests

What should be the international community’s response to yet another round of North Korean missile tests?

Once again, North Korea’s missile launches ignite global debate. Should the world respond with sanctions to weaken the regime, or lean toward peace talks, which for years have brought no results? Advocates of hard power call for a stronger U.S. and NATO presence in the region, but that could just as well trigger more provocations. The most controversial theory claims Pyongyang’s program is not independent at all but quietly backed by major powers, exploiting tension for their own ends. Is North Korea really in control, or merely playing out someone else’s script?

24/08/2025

Will Ukraine regain the territories occupied by Russia?

Do you think Ukraine will be able to regain the territories occupied by Russia as a result of the war?

The war in Ukraine has from the very beginning raised the question of whether the country has a real chance to reclaim all the lost territories, including Crimea. Some argue that the determination of Ukrainians and Western support will be enough to reverse the course of the conflict. Others believe that Russia, with its military and resource advantage, will not give up the occupied territories, and any attempt to retake them will end in escalation. There is also the factor of global powers – the USA, China, and the EU – whose policies may decide the future of the borders. In the background, conspiracy theories circulate about secret deals and a “frozen conflict” lasting decades. Will Ukraine truly regain full sovereignty, or will the world accept a new division? Vote in the poll and share your opinion.

23/08/2025

Poland and the peace talks in Washington

Do you think Poland, given the enormous support it has provided to Ukraine, should have been invited to the peace talks in Washington (18.08.2025)?

The Russian-Ukrainian conflict has divided public opinion for years, and Poland’s support for Kyiv is undeniably immense – from billions spent on aid to hosting millions of refugees. That is why the absence of Warsaw at the peace talks in Washington raises questions about Poland’s real position on the international stage. Some argue that Poland earned a place at the table, while others say it is not formally a party to the war and its presence could only make negotiations more difficult. Added to this are the tensions in Polish-Ukrainian relations, which weaken Warsaw’s arguments. Is Poland’s exclusion a matter of cold calculation or a deliberate marginalization of an ally?

16/08/2025

Which country causes the most harm to the global economy?

Which country do you consider the most “dangerous” in terms of destroying other nations’ economies?

This question could spark a heated debate, as it strikes at the image of great powers and their impact on the world’s economies. The USA has for decades been accused of destroying markets through sanctions, speculation, and dollar policy. China is criticized for its “debt trap” and taking over strategic sectors. Russia uses energy blackmail, while the EU – according to its critics – imposes regulations that make markets dependent on its standards. Israel is often seen as a player lobbying in the technology and defense sectors, and India – for its expansion in IT and services. Who is really the “economic destroyer”?

14/08/2025

Genocide in the Gaza Strip?

Do you believe that Israel’s actions against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip can be defined as genocide?

The issue of genocide in the Gaza Strip divides public opinion more than most modern conflicts. Some see Israel’s actions as the systematic extermination of civilians, pointing to casualty statistics and the destruction of infrastructure as evidence that the UN definition of genocide is being met. Others stress that Hamas uses civilians as human shields, and that Israeli strikes are aimed solely at eliminating threats. Where is the line between self-defense and a war crime? The debate is further fueled by theories about global interests and the influence of political lobbies that allegedly block an objective assessment of the situation. Can there be any moral victor in this conflict?

13/08/2025

Israel, Iran, and Nuclear Weapons – Double Standards

Do you think Israel had the right to attack Iran, despite illegally possessing nuclear weapons itself and not being a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)?

Can you punish intentions while holding undeclared nukes in your own hands? Israel, widely believed to possess nuclear weapons illegally and not a signatory of the NPT, has carried out preemptive strikes against Iran—accusing it of pursuing the very weapons Israel is said to have. To some, it’s a matter of survival. To others, geopolitical hypocrisy and double standards. Can a state without moral authority decide who poses a threat? Or is this simply realpolitik at work? Decide where you draw the line.

17/07/2025

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