A quick Western win over Putin is there for the taking, if we dare
Thirty years on from the Bosnian War, the Western Balkans is once more on the brink of conflict
Vladimir Putin
Is Turkey Playing Both Sides of Sudan’s Civil War?
Ankara’s involvement in Sudan indicates its foreign policy is bereft of any values and willing to ignore sanctions intended to deter continued bloodshed.
Op-eds
Peace or no peace, America can and should arm Ukraine
We may be on the verge of peace in Ukraine — or not. Either way, the United States will need to continue providing Kyiv weapons. That’s because, despite significant progress, Europe still lacks the...
Op-eds
Trump Should Prepare to Make Putin Pay If He Refuses Ceasefire
Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire with Russia at talks in Saudi Arabia on March 11 — assuming Washington can get Moscow to play ball. That will be no easy task. Russia may attempt to attach unacceptable...
Policy Briefs
The clean energy revolution that didn’t happen
Cast your mind back to September 6, 2019, when presidential candidate Joe Biden, campaigning in New Hampshire, took the hand of a 24-year-old activist. “Kiddo,” he said, “look in my eyes. I...
Op-eds
U.S. Aid to Ukraine Is More Sustainable Than Putin’s Invasion
Some in Washington argue that U.S. security assistance to Ukraine is unsustainable and that the Russian invasion can continue indefinitely. With U.S. and Ukrainian officials meeting in Saudi Arabia on...
Insights
Trump’s Putin gambit: How to hammer Moscow with sanctions that bite
President Trump has never been shy with words. Yet until now, he has tiptoed around Russian President Vladimir Putin with puzzling restraint.
Op-eds
How to Defend Ukraine’s Skies During Peace Negotiations
Air superiority remains a decisive factor in modern warfare. As Ukraine continues to defend itself against Russian aggression, policymakers and military planners are grappling with a fundamental question:...
Op-eds
‘I Am Strongly Considering Large-Scale Banking Sanctions’: Trump Angry After Russia Bombards Eastern Ukraine
Russia Bombards Ukrainian Infrastructure: Russia launched a massive missile and drone barrage into Ukraine on March 7, targeting Ukraine’s energy facilities in the Odesa, Poltava,...
Flash Briefs
What the suspension of US aid means for Ukrainian forces
On Monday, the Trump administration announced it was “pausing and reviewing” military aid for Ukraine following the contentious Oval Office meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr...
Op-eds
Turkey’s Balancing Act in the Ukraine Conflict—Again
Turkey has once again positioned itself at the center of diplomatic efforts regarding the Ukraine conflict. Following high-profile visits to Ankara by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and...
Op-eds
Premature elections in Ukraine would only play into Putin’s hands
After the public falling out between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last Friday, some in the U.S. are renewing calls for Ukraine to hold elections,...
Op-eds
Getting the U.S. and Ukraine back on track
It’s essential because if Putin wins, it’s not just Ukraine that loses
Op-eds
By halting Ukraine aid, Trump courts personal defeat
There’s still time to avoid emboldening America’s enemies—and a humiliation that dwarfs his predecessor’s Afghanistan withdrawal.
Op-eds
Putin Spokesman Confirms Russian Offer to Mediate Between U.S. and Iran Over Iranian Nuclear Program
‘U.S. and Iran Should Solve All Problems Through Negotiations’: A top spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s regime confirmed on March 4 that Moscow was willing...
Flash Briefs
U.S. digital disarmament gives Russia free rein in cyberspace. Bad idea.
In cyberspace, as in other domains, peace comes through strength.
Op-eds
How Germany’s new leader can make history
Friedrich Merz is in favor of boosting Europe’s military strength, standing against antisemites and by the Jewish state, and getting tougher on Iran.
Op-eds
Meet Vladimir Putin
Let’s reacquaint ourselves with Russia’s ruler
Op-eds
Why Russia Wants to See California Secede
The Kremlin has a long history dealing with secessionist movements within the Russian and Soviet empires. Now Moscow is using the experience to weaponize secession movements elsewhere.
Op-eds
‘He is Not Going to Have a Country Left’: Trump Dispute With Ukrainian President Zelensky Escalates Following U.S.-Russia Talks
‘Disinformation Space’: A public feud between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, escalated on February 19, one day after American...