Europe
Why German rearmament isn't happening
Chancellor Merz's much-touted defense renewal appears to be more fragile than he lets on
October 27, 2025
Peter Rutland
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A modest proposal: Stop the assassinations. All of them.
Like most political killings in recent history, the Ukrainian-backed murder of a Russian general won't serve any useful purpose
December 19, 2024
Europe
Shifting goals cloud utility of sanctions on Russia
The West's economic war on Moscow post Ukraine invasion has had limited near term success
October 10, 2024
Europe
A Putin collapse? The dangers of wishful thinking
Some say that like the USSR, the current Russian presidency is brittle. But they are overlooking a lot
April 30, 2024
Europe
Why the Black Sea is becoming ground zero in the Ukraine War
Kyiv's counteroffensive efforts have focused on cutting Russia off from Crimea, while the grain export deal continues to falter.
August 14, 2023
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