In the wake of the terrorist attack in Moscow, Vladimir Putin is making the same mistakes that George W. Bush did after September 11.
Navalny’s Death: What Does It Mean?
There are strange inconsistencies in the Kremlin account, and don’t ignore the American factor.
Post-Sanctions Russia
The West needs to do what it should have done 30 years ago: integrate Russia into the industrialized world.
Putin’s Interests in the Hamas Attack on Israel
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.
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.
The War Comes Home to Russia. What Happens Next?
The mutiny of Yevgeny Prigozhin and his Wagner paramilitary is over. But it may inspire others.
U.S. and Ukraine: Sending Arms or Twisting Arms?
The Biden administration has tried to strike a balance between helping Ukraine expel Russian invaders and avoiding a potentially catastrophic showdown with the Kremlin. That balance will become increasingly difficult to maintain in 2023.
Tectonic Eruptions in Eurasia Erode America’s Global Power
Does the rise of China necessarily mean the fall of America?
Reflecting on Russia’s War Crimes in Ukraine, 20 Years After the U.S. Invaded Iraq
Washington has tried to replace international law with a vague “rules-based order” that seemingly only other countries can violate. Ukrainians and Iraqis deserve better.