The Russian president is seeking to take advantage of the outbreak of violence.
Russia’s Eroding Geopolitical Strength
In its war in Ukraine, Russia is trying to protect a few pawns even as it puts its powerful queen at risk.
Africa at the Crossroads
The recent coup in Niger has been seen in the West as a setback for democracy. The reality is more complex.
How Modi’s Russia-Ukraine Policy Coopted India’s Opposition
India’s democrats have missed a chance to attack a policy that helps Putin’s war and undermines India’s democracy
It’s Time for Progressives to Talk about Tanks
In Russia’s former colonies, the hard security conversation is unavoidable.
Outreach to Russia
Let’s incentivize Russia’s turn back toward the West and away from colonizing territories on its periphery.
Korean Armistice, Ukrainian Ceasefire
Pity the country that has no armistice, but pity the country that needs an armistice.
Cuba 1962 and Ukraine 2022
The confrontation between the United States and Soviet Union in 1962 holds important lessons for addressing the potential for nuclear escalation today in Ukraine.
Decolonizing Crimea
Crimea has long been the object of Russian and Soviet colonialism. How can Crimea change that?
Peace in Their Time
Peace activists should be clamoring for a peace on Ukrainian terms. Since Ukraine is the victim in this conflict, it should ideally decide the timing and the parameters of any peace deal.