Trump thinks of himself as an unstoppable force. But Putin is an unmovable object who won’t be bullied because he is the ultimate bully.
Trump’s About-Face on Ukraine
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Russia Recognizes Taliban’s Apartheid Regime in Afghanistan
It’s all part of Putin’s strategy of courting Islamic powers, dissing the West, and sidelining human rights.
Ending the War in Ukraine
If the stars align, here’s a 10-point plan that makes the best of a bad situation.
Global Repercussions of Trump’s Withdrawal from Climate Politics
Other countries–China, Russia, India–are rushing to fill the void for their own strategic gain.
Why Moscow Won’t Play Ball on a Ceasefire—Yet
War provides Putin with political advantages, and he wants more leverage.
Can Europe Stop Trump and Putin?
The gap between the fall of the Roman Empire and the first glimmers of the Renaissance was about 1,000 years. No one has that kind of time anymore.
How Russia Could Leverage a Ceasefire to Pressure Ukraine
Is the West is prepared to counter Putin or will Ukraine will be left to fend for itself?
A Diplomatic Debacle: When the West’s Facade Crumbles
The visible discord between Ukraine and the United States reinforces China’s narrative of a declining West and a shifting global power balance.
What if Russia’s Narrative Gains Legitimacy?
What is being decided is not just the fate of Ukraine, but the future of the global order itself.
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.