The visible discord between Ukraine and the United States reinforces China’s narrative of a declining West and a shifting global power balance.
A Diplomatic Debacle: When the West’s Facade Crumbles
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Europe & Central Asia
Europe Has to Choose: Maintain an Abusive Relationship or Break with America
As Trump lays waste to the transatlantic alliance, the EU must help stop the spread of illiberalism.
Donald Trump’s Version of Eco-Colonialism
Donald Trump’s obsession with Greenland is all about China.
The U.S. Needs Mass Rallies in Defense of Democracy
The example of Poland provides a model of how to defeat the far right.
Serbian Students to Government: “You Have Blood on Your Hands”
For 15 minutes each day for the last three months, the uninterrupted silence in Serbia is an impressive manifestation of power, unity, and determination.
Trump’s Scare Tactics
Donald Trump is Scary Movie 6. How much is spoof and how much is genuine horror?
NATO’s Rutte: Teflon Mark or the Fifth Rider of the Apocalypse?
The NATO chief is exaggerating threats in order to boost military budgets.
Panama, Greenland and the Potential Threat to U.S. Civil-Military Relations
What are the responsibilities of the U.S. military when the president proposes a land grab?
The Shadow War between Turkey and Israel
Both countries are vying for power in Syria.
NATO, Ukraine, and the Looming Challenges of Trump’s Return
The world must brace for the likelihood that the war will remain unresolved through 2025.