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Mark Episkopos

NATO Summit 2025
Europe

NATO Summit: Time to take the transatlantic crisis by the horns

The problem didn't begin with Trump, but there is no better moment than now to pursue real burden shifting for the future of European security

Russia shouldn't get too excited about oil sanctions relief
Europe

Russia shouldn't get too excited about oil sanctions relief

The Trump administration must make clear that a full easing of economic restrictions will be linked to progress on Ukraine

Russia McDonald's
Europe

After four years, Russian inflation may be key to ending the war

The prospect of lifting sanctions and sustained economic cooperation is one of the most powerful levers the West has right now

ukraine russia war
Europe

Despite the blob's teeth gnashing, realists got Ukraine right

As usual, critics are still trying to launder their abysmal policy records by projecting their failures and conceits onto others.

Ukraine war
Europe

Critics of Ukraine peace deal must answer: What's the alternative?

There are tough pills for Kyiv to swallow but Russia has made some quiet concessions