Deep Dive: The $1.5 Trillion Divorce from Multilateralism

Deep Dive

What Counts as a War Crime? Definition, Examples, Prosecution and Today’s Cases

War Crimes Explained: Definition, Prosecution and What It Means for Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, Venezuela and Iran.

By Olga Nesterova • 8 min read

Deep Dive

APRIL 1 : Moon Mission, War Escalation, NATO Fractures

“We are going to hit them extremely hard over the next two to three weeks… We are going to bring them back to the stone ages where they belong.” — Donald Trump KEY DEVELOPMENTS The day unfolded across three parallel tracks — and they do not exist separately. First, humanity returned to

By Olga Nesterova • 7 min read

Deep Dive

ONEST Deep Dive: Who actually controls Ukraine’s war funding?

How billions in European taxpayer money are routed through U.S. systems — and what that means for control, transparency, and the future of alliance-based war financing.

By Olga Nesterova • 4 min read

Explained

Who Legally Controls the Strait of Hormuz? What the Law Says and Why It Matters for U.S.-Iran Talks

The Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran and Oman, but it is not legally owned by Iran alone. International law protects both coastal state rights and global transit through one of the world’s most critical waterways.

By Olga Nesterova • 5 min read

APRIL 10: Talks Ahead, Strait Still Closed, Ceasefire Tested

“If the Iranians are willing to negotiate in good faith, we're certainly willing to extend the open hand. If they're going to try to play us, then they're going to find that the negotiating team is not that receptive.” — JD Vance KEY DEVELOPMENTS A

By Olga Nesterova • 6 min read

Diplomatic Notes

Diplomatic Note – 193 Voices

By Olga Nesterova • 1 min read

ONEST Voices

At the Right Place, at the Right Time — Ambassador to the UN, The Honourable David Lametti on Law, Dialogue, and Canada’s Role in a Changing World

In a conversation with ONEST, Canada’s Ambassador to the United Nations, The Honourable David Lametti, reflects on AI, diplomacy, Canadian values, and global stability.

By Olga Nesterova • 5 min read

Deep Dive

What Counts as a War Crime? Definition, Examples, Prosecution and Today’s Cases

War Crimes Explained: Definition, Prosecution and What It Means for Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, Venezuela and Iran.

By Olga Nesterova • 8 min read

APRIL 8: Ceasefire Announced, War Continues, Control Becomes the Objective

“We’re thinking of doing it as a joint venture… It’s a beautiful thing.” — Donald Trump on potential U.S.–Iran control over the Strait of Hormuz KEY DEVELOPMENTS A two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran has been announced — but within hours, its limits, contradictions, and fragility

By Olga Nesterova • 9 min read