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US and Russian Wars of Aggression Failing to Achieve Goals

other · 2026-05-21

An analysis in Der Freitag argues that the aggressive wars waged by the US and Russia are failing to achieve their objectives. The UN Charter, born from WWII, outlawed war as a tool of policy, but major powers have normalized it. Russia's invasion of Ukraine and US/Israeli campaigns against Iran demonstrate that military superiority does not guarantee success. Both conflicts have deviated from plan, with Iran and Ukraine resisting superpowers effectively.

Key facts

  • The UN Charter was created to outlaw war after WWII.
  • Russia and the US are pursuing wars of aggression.
  • Russia's war in Ukraine is not going as planned.
  • US and Israeli campaigns against Iran are not achieving goals.
  • Iran and Ukraine are successfully resisting major powers.
  • The article is by Hans-Georg Ehrhart.
  • Published in Der Freitag.
  • The analysis critiques the 'politics of strength'.

Entities

Institutions

  • Der Freitag
  • United Nations

Locations

  • Russia
  • USA
  • Ukraine
  • Iran
  • Israel

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