The proposed meeting of Trump, Putin, and Xi nex month in Shenzhen could make real progress on arms control—as long as it steers clear of the Ukraine war.
Arms Control, not Ukraine, Should Be on the Superpower Agenda
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Russia
Washington’s Diesel Waiver Ends the Moral Case for Secondary Sanctions
Trump’s double standard on Russian energy exports will have a corrosive effect on relations with India and other countries.
Ukraine No Longer Needs Washington’s Permission to Hit Back
Europe should pay for that capability.
What’s Blocking Ukraine from NATO?
A former Ukrainian commander says that NATO, too, is not ready for Ukraine.
Russia Expands Its War
And European leaders are freaking out.
Trump Promised Erdogan the F-35 But the Law Says No
Congress has the power to authorize the sale, and right now it doesn’t look likely.
Ukraine and the Spirit of Red Cloud
For Ukrainians, it’s not the battle for land that justifies the sacrifice—it’s the battle for survival. If they lose that land, Ukrainians will be left with nothing but land acknowledgements to mark a long-ago state and a once-proud culture.
Why Xi Jinping Had to Go to Pyongyang
The Chinese leader is trying to counter Russian influence and remain the center of gravity in Asia.
Russia and North Korea: An Alliance of Desperation
The Kremlin can count on only one real ally in its war in Ukraine.
Ceasefires and the Age of Impulse Diplomacy
Can the three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine point to a more durable peace?