Congress has the power to authorize the sale, and right now it doesn’t look likely.
Trump Promised Erdogan the F-35 But the Law Says No
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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?
Why Russia’s Backwardness Benefits Putin
But Putin’s reliance on the troika of fossil fuels, corruption, and autocracy to prevent a political challenge to his authority may end up producing the very revolt from below he fears the most.
It’s Already a World War
Ruthless authoritarian leaders–Putin, Trump, Netanyahu–have declared war on international law.
Russia Wins War of Ideology in Chat Forums
This far-right messaging finds its way into Trump administrations memos and speeches.
Edging Closer to Armageddon?
Will the U.S. and Russia abandon all nuclear restraints?
Peace for Ukraine or Rest in Peace?
Putin and Trump have similar imperial and dictatorial ambitions.