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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.

War with China over Taiwan? Don't expect US allies to join
Asia-Pacific

War with China over Taiwan? Don't expect US allies to join

A new report indicates that at least one major partner in the region would be hesitant to enter the fray. And it isn't the only one.

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Washington Politics

Buying and selling arms stock while voting on war should be illegal

Yet lawmakers sitting on the powerful committees determining military policy and budgets do it all the time.

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Europe

Rampant Russophobia takes us down a dangerous path

Demonizing Russian culture and people only makes peace in Ukraine harder to achieve and plays into Putin's propaganda.

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Washington Politics

NATO's Article 5 does not override Congress's war powers

We must make clear that 'an attack on one is an attack on all' does not automatically trigger a US military response.

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Asia-Pacific

‘Mr. X’ would not approve of China containment

George Kennan would find the current trajectory toward confrontation with Beijing dangerous and unnecessary.