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On 75th Anniversary, NATO is at a serious crossroads

It can continue a cold war trajectory by isolating and provoking Russia, or help end the war in Ukraine

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Beware of viewing Balkans as new front in Russian-NATO proxy war

These historically complex conflicts can only be resolved by a long-term, patient strategy led by Europeans, not the US.

Why German-Russian Ostpolitik may be dead, but shouldn't be buried
Europe

Why German-Russian Ostpolitik may be dead, but shouldn't be buried

Chancellor Olaf Scholz is under pressure to take a more aggressive stance on Russia, but he's taking the long view.

US defense chief offers show of support to Georgia
Europe

US defense chief offers show of support to Georgia

The visit comes amid a rocky patch in relations between the two partners, and in the middle of a heated election campaign.

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How to avoid a conflict in Belarus

Intervention might be tempting, especially after a civilian plane was forced down to arrest a journalist, but grave caution is advised.

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Europe

Memo to the West: Let Balkan countries draw their own lines

It's been 25 years and the U.S. and European stamp on the region's current configuration has hardly worked out for the better.