Crimea has long been the object of Russian and Soviet colonialism. How can Crimea change that?
Decolonizing Crimea
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Biden Shouldn’t Soft-Pedal Ukraine on Human Rights
The U.S. has sent considerable military assistance to Ukraine. That aid needs to be linked to human rights concerns.
It’s Time for NATO to Go the Way of the Warsaw Pact
Trump stole the headlines, but the recent NATO summit declaration suggests the odds of an unnecessary conflict are rising.
U.S. Diplomacy: A Dangerous Proposal
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Russia Hacks the World
Some see Putin’s Russia as a counterweight to U.S. global meddling. But Moscow is increasingly mimicking Washington’s worst behavior.
We May Be at a Greater Risk of Nuclear Catastrophe Than During the Cold War
Astounding increases in the danger of nuclear weapons have paralleled provocative foreign policy decisions that needlessly incite tensions between Washington and Moscow.
The Music of Hopelessness
From the comfortable alt-rock of PJ Harvey to the hypnotic antagonism of Anohni, new protest music offers a relief from the official rhythms of war and peace.
Just Listen to What Western Officials Are Saying About Russia
Somehow a disagreement over Ukraine has morphed into Nazi armies poised on the Polish border, or Soviet armored divisions threatening to overrun Western Europe.
The Kremlin’s Kool-Aid
Washington is responsible for a plethora of global calamities. But Putin’s Russia isn’t offering an appealing alternative at all.
Whither Ukraine’s Revolution?
Ukraine faces an almost impossible task: carefully balancing its internal contradictions while initiating monumental reforms.