Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- November 28, 2018

Jamie Dettmer, VOA: Russia Moves Fast to Deepen Kerch Crisis

LONDON — Russia’s attack on Ukrainian military vessels in the Black Sea marks the first time the Kremlin has staged open aggression against Ukraine since President Vladimir Putin annexed Crimea four years ago, and launched a destabilization campaign in the Donbas region.

In the past, the Kremlin has used so-called “little green men” — Russian soldiers without an insignia — to stage provocations or battle Ukrainian forces, denying they are directed by Moscow.

Sunday marked a new departure, however, with the hybrid war being stepped up, a development that risks igniting a broader conflict and spiraling out of control.

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Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- November 28, 2018

Ukraine-Russia sea clash: Sea of Azov incident raises tensions — and questions -- Alexander Smith and Yuliya Talmazan, NBC

Putin and Poroshenko motives open to question in Kerch crisis -- Simon Tisdall, The Guardian

Two months ago, a Ukrainian military officer told me he saw an 'incident' with Russia coming – he didn't think it would be this soon -- Kim Sengupta, The Independent

In this dark hour, where are Ukraine’s allies? -- Jack Laurenson, Kyiv Post

Azov sea: what options are there for Europe and US? -- Euronews

The Sea of Azov won’t become the new South China Sea (and Russia knows it) -- David B. Larter and Matthew Bodner, Defense News

Deadlocked and divided: What now for the Palestinians? -- DW

Our Man in Riyadh -- Andrew Bacevich, RCW

Will Trump let CIA top brass tell Khashoggi case truth to Senate? -- Hashem Ahelbarra, Al Jazeera

Djibouti: the Casablanca of a new Cold War -- Bertil Lintner, Asia Times

G-20: It’s ‘Now or Never’ in the ‘Fight of the Century’ Between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping -- Gordon G. Chang, National Interest

Trump and Xi to Share Meal, Trade Threats -- Mark Gongloff, Bloomberg

Explainer: What underlies U.S.-China tensions ahead of crucial G20 meeting? -- David Brunnstrom & Matt Spetalnick, Reuters

Russia's Relationship With China Will Change Northeast Asia -- Lyle J. Goldstein, National Interest

Why the ‘Yellow Vests’ Are a Red Flag for France’s Macron—and the EU -- Judah Grunstein, WPR

Factbox: The cost of Brexit - Britain sets out the scenarios -- Andy Bruce, Reuters

Trump’s Deal With Mexico Could Make Asylum Next to Impossible -- Priscilla Alvarez, The Atlantic