Concerning the arguments for ‘total defeat’ of Russia
They fall apart at the slightest examination, but are dominating the Ukraine discussion nonetheless. Let’s take them on, point for point.
They fall apart at the slightest examination, but are dominating the Ukraine discussion nonetheless. Let’s take them on, point for point.
Given that the alliance is supplying the first major land war in Europe since WWII, the lack of transparency and media coverage is troubling.
The pressure is on to supply Ukraine more advanced weapons. How does this fit into a broader strategy to end the war?
Many believe Ankara can be mollified — at a cost — but rejection of the Nordic countries’ ascension remains a real possibility.
Is it ‘realism’ to build up a case for US military primacy in East Asia, or just intellectual inconsistency?
U.S. promises (not always kept) of protection end up sidelining more prudent, diplomatic paths and protracting war.
Three new books dissent from the orthodoxy, helping to illuminate key aspects of the conflict and the crisis between Russia and the West.
Again doubling down on the ‘open door’ mantra, why does the alliance continue to send the wrong signals to Kyiv?
Despite available evidence, many in Washington try to downplay the Atlantic Alliance’s push eastward as a driving force for Putin’s war.
After yesterday’s NATO crisis that wasn’t, it’s clear we need to get a grip on what the alliance’s obligations are — and what they aren’t.
Zelensky just issued a ’10 point plan for peace’ with the Russians at the G20. But one thing was missing from the conversation.
‘Definitely a sign that the US is preparing for a long war in Ukraine and long-term military competition with Russia.’
As a key player in Kyiv’s defense and the leader of sanctions against Russia, Washington is obligated to help find a way out.
The reaction to his application for accelerated membership was muted, exposing the limits of the West’s military involvement in this war.
However, the respondents in this major German Marshall Fund survey think Washington influence is on the wane, while China’s is growing.
The chances of this widening into a much more devastating conflict demands the West explore what may be possible.
With news of possible annexation and potential use of nuclear weapons, Washington must put on the brakes and press for talks.
Ukraine is asking for new ‘security guarantees’ from the West which will only ratchet up the spending and risk a nuclear spiral, say critics.
The time for settlement is now — before tens of thousands more die and Ukraine has suffered still greater harm.
The Washington Post has launched a new history-shaping exercise, but it fails to ask the right questions and omits Biden’s most serious mistakes.
For years the Pentagon has poured billions into private industry to prove advanced technology wins wars. Now NATO wants into the act.