Europe
Russian hawks push Putin to escalate as US crosses more ‘red lines’
Timeline: The Kremlin’s critics are growing louder as Moscow fails to back up threats against Washington’s involvement in the war.
September 12, 2023
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Europe
Sarkozy vilified for speaking uncomfortable truths about Ukraine
The former French president offers a diplomatic way out — the commentariat responds with reflexive 'pro-Putin' invectives.
August 31, 2023
Middle East
How American aid supports autocracy in Jordan
Despite what US officials say, the Jordanian Armed Forces are more palace guards than a mighty fighting force.
August 31, 2023
Europe
Can sanctions help win peace? According to this report, not likely
Not only does economic warfare not work because it ends up hurting the people it claims to help, but it can stand in the way of diplomacy.
August 29, 2023
Europe
What's so bad about 'aggressive neutrality'?
Imran Khan may have found out the hard way that not toeing the US line on Ukraine — or anything else — can be dangerous.
August 28, 2023
Europe
What Putin would get out of eliminating Prigozhin
For one, his rival's demise dashes hopes that the Russian leader's rule might soon be undermined by internal turmoil. Here's why.
August 25, 2023
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