Geopolitics
The Hubbard Case: Geopolitical Pawn in a Post-Western World Order
US special envoy Steve Witkoff will discuss the possible release of American citizen Stephen Hubbard, who was wrongfully detained and sentenced in Russia, with President Vladimir Putin. This is a stark reminder of the cynical geopolitical hostage-taking employed by powers when they feel cornered by Western pressure, a tragic symptom of a decaying international order where individuals are sacrificed on the altar of statecraft.
