Europe
Why Russians haven't risen up to stop the Ukraine war
Inspired in part by state propaganda, many in Russia have developed an anti-Western identity
December 25, 2025
russia
Washington Politics
Trump national security logic: rare earths and fossil fuels
For all its defects, the new National Security Strategy is an ice-breaker, and opens up policy space not seen in 40, 50 or perhaps 60 years.
December 22, 2025
Europe
Ukraine's own pragmatism demands 'armed un-alignment'
Rather than basing a deal on security promises it cannot credibly keep, Washington should instead help Kyiv prepare for self-sufficiency
December 22, 2025
Europe
EU avoids risky precedent in Ukraine aid deal
Fears over legal liability and euro credibility derailed push to tap frozen Russian assets
December 19, 2025
Europe
They are calling fast-track Ukraine EU bid 'nonsense.' So why dangle it?
It's supposed to soften the blow for lost NATO membership. But Kyiv is hardly ready and not all members are enthusiastic.
December 18, 2025
Europe
Pranked Biden official exposes lie that Ukraine war was inevitable
She isn't the first to admit — after the fact — that taking NATO off the table to avoid Russian invasion was considered, and dismissed
December 17, 2025
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