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Anatol Lieven

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Europe

Paris Summit was theater, and much ado about nothing

Europeans are arguing for commitments that they cannot keep and Russia is bound to test, but not all agree anyway.

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QiOSK

Hegseth finally pops bubble of illusion: 'No NATO for Ukraine'

He deserves special gratitude from the Ukrainian and European establishments for telling the truth before things go way too far

Peacekeepers
Europe

European 'peacekeepers' in Ukraine? A horrible idea.

Trump and other leaders reportedly discussed the plan but it's a trial balloon that should be shot down immediately

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Middle East

The fall of Assad is a defeat for Russia — and no 'win' for the US

We should note that for every bad outcome for Moscow here, Washington faces an equally unstable path, too

Emmanuel Macron
Europe

Europe's center is not holding

The collapse of the government in France and the ruling coalition in Germany spells continued crises — and don't think war has nothing to do with it.