To avoid the escalation in east-west tensions, both Putin and Obama need to view each other with a great deal more clarity and understanding.
Ukraine’s Civil Strife Is Not about Language
Political divisions in Ukraine are more accurately explained by historic preferences and influence of the local elites than by language.
Who Are the People?
In a society in upheaval, just who are “the People”?
Ukraine: The Clash of Partnerships
Even as we condemn the introduction of Russian troops in Crimea, we have to remember that the Cold War is over—and both sides must act that way.
The Putin Games
Russia’s response to the Ukrainian crisis and the Olympic Games in Sochi are essentially rooted in the same impetus: Putin’s geopolitical ambitions.
The Untold Story of the Ukrainian Revolution
News from Ukraine is moving so fast that if you don’t look closely, you’ll miss the untold story: a revolution for and by Ukrainian women.
Ukraine: Out of the Frying Pan
The very fact that Ukrainian protesters can oust their leader and plunge their country into political uncertainty testifies to the diminished influence of the major international players trying to control outcomes in Kiev.
Nuland: The Message Beneath the Vulgarity
As Ukraine reaches a breaking point, there’s a lot more to discuss about U.S. policy than a simple F-bomb.
The Color Wars
Clashes of colors — red shirts vs. yellow shirts in Thailand, a faded orange revolution in Ukraine — have many people reaching for the rainbow in response.
The Twilight of Leadership
We don’t have many Nelson Mandelas left, and we don’t really like the more pedestrian politicians that we’ve been saddled with.