Tensions flare between Russia and Kazakhstan over war in Ukraine
Just a few months ago, Russia intervened in Kazakhstan to help put down a popular revolt. But can the relationship between the two countries survive Russia’s assault on Ukraine?
Just a few months ago, Russia intervened in Kazakhstan to help put down a popular revolt. But can the relationship between the two countries survive Russia’s assault on Ukraine?
Your new weekly round-up of diplomatic efforts — what’s happening, what’s not — to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Washington’s acrimonious relationship with Caracas serves neither country’s interests, opening up oil trade can help bring down prices.
His fury is understandable given the destruction his country has endured, but it can’t become the basis for US strategy.
There are fault lines running just below the majority support for Putin. But that doesn’t mean the West should try to exploit them.
Going forward with the scheduled meeting at the end of the month risks creating serious problems when the alliance can least afford them.
Open ended economic penalties with ill-defined goals hardly ever change the behavior of their targets.
The White House may say it wants diplomacy but its actions — sending more advanced weapons — could have the opposite effect.
From the ‘with us or against us’ frame to the disproportionate fallout of the commodities crisis, these countries are non-aligned for a reason.
Horrified by the invasion, centrist elites like Dmitri Trenin nonetheless sense the US is using the conflict to destroy their country.
Unfortunately for establishment critics, the war in Ukraine is making their own case for US primacy less appetizing by the day.
As Russian forces dig in and the US sends more arms to Kyiv, we need a public debate about the no longer ‘unthinkable’ nuclear option.
Biden tells us we are not enabling Ukraine to strike outside its borders, but we seem to be giving it every opportunity to do so.
A transpartisan coalition of advocacy organizations is worried that Congress is asking too few questions about the flow of weapons and money.
On this fight, it’s the libertarian and populist conservatives coming out to make arguments against proxy war and NATO expansionism. Why?
If history is any guide, these military surplus transfers demand more careful consideration than they are getting.
The possible move is raising questions about whether it’s a first step toward inserting troops into direct combat in Ukraine.
After reading his latest on Ukraine, I’m grateful his bid for president fell short. He lacks basic qualities for the job, like common sense.
There are many who won’t be satisfied with just getting Russia out of Ukraine — but removing Putin could backfire dramatically.
Zelensky is bringing his country together in unified resistance to Russian aggression. Can it remain that way beyond the invasion?
Open letter urges Congress and White House not to see the war in Ukraine as an excuse for mission creep of the worst kind.