Aurel Sari
@aurelsari.com
Professor of Public International Law, University of Exeter
Six times, if I counted correctly, he said that the US has not received anything from NATO. Deeply offensive.
January 21, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Six times, if I counted correctly, he said that the US has not received anything from NATO. Deeply offensive.
He may not have seen or heard it, but for others it was loud and clear.
January 21, 2026 at 5:21 PM
He may not have seen or heard it, but for others it was loud and clear.
On the plus side, does Netanyahu's participation in the Board of Peace mean that he accepts its mandate under UNSC Res 2803, which is to serve as a transition to 'a credible
pathway to Palestinian self-determination and statehood'?
pathway to Palestinian self-determination and statehood'?
January 21, 2026 at 12:07 PM
On the plus side, does Netanyahu's participation in the Board of Peace mean that he accepts its mandate under UNSC Res 2803, which is to serve as a transition to 'a credible
pathway to Palestinian self-determination and statehood'?
pathway to Palestinian self-determination and statehood'?
More realist than cynical: rather than RBIO, it seems to advocate for a international order based on core, universally shared principles (sovereignty, territorial integrity) that allow for pluralism. Call it a ceasefire with autocracies if you want.
January 21, 2026 at 11:32 AM
More realist than cynical: rather than RBIO, it seems to advocate for a international order based on core, universally shared principles (sovereignty, territorial integrity) that allow for pluralism. Call it a ceasefire with autocracies if you want.
That is a sensible position, but it kind of matters what he is saying - or failing to say - behind the scenes...
January 21, 2026 at 9:25 AM
That is a sensible position, but it kind of matters what he is saying - or failing to say - behind the scenes...
Isn’t the whole point to dissolve it and for the Executive Board to do whatever it deems appropriate with the assets? #askingforafriend
January 21, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Isn’t the whole point to dissolve it and for the Executive Board to do whatever it deems appropriate with the assets? #askingforafriend
Rightly so, the Charter of the Board of Peace is one dodgy agreement...
January 20, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Rightly so, the Charter of the Board of Peace is one dodgy agreement...
That section reads fairly well, but what is missing is an indication that there are red lines for the UK in its relationship with the US and that crossing them would have consequences.
January 19, 2026 at 1:07 PM
That section reads fairly well, but what is missing is an indication that there are red lines for the UK in its relationship with the US and that crossing them would have consequences.
Yep. Iceland has no standing armed forces, but is a founding member of NATO.
January 17, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Yep. Iceland has no standing armed forces, but is a founding member of NATO.
President von der Leyen was asked a question on this on Wednesday, but her answer made no sense.
January 16, 2026 at 11:31 AM
President von der Leyen was asked a question on this on Wednesday, but her answer made no sense.
Trying to find the source for this, but the only one seems to be a statement made to DPA.
January 16, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Trying to find the source for this, but the only one seems to be a statement made to DPA.
Reposted by Aurel Sari
Allies have increased our presence, activities and investments, to keep the Arctic safe and to deter adversaries.”
January 6, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Allies have increased our presence, activities and investments, to keep the Arctic safe and to deter adversaries.”
Hm, having just looked into whether Art 42(7) TEU would apply, I wonder whether the statement attributed to the Commission is correct and, if it is, whether it accurately reflects its position.
January 6, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Hm, having just looked into whether Art 42(7) TEU would apply, I wonder whether the statement attributed to the Commission is correct and, if it is, whether it accurately reflects its position.