Anne Applebaum’s endless world war against autocracies
She may be sincere in her concern for the liberal order, but what she’s asking for lacks common sense and an accurate historical view.
She may be sincere in her concern for the liberal order, but what she’s asking for lacks common sense and an accurate historical view.
Tokyo has taken a firm stance on Russia, drawing its ire. But this former Japanese official thinks it can play a role in brokering peace.
It appears that Beijing and Moscow’s recently declared ‘no limits’ partnership has a few limits.
As the US looks for other oil sources amid the Russian ban, the alternatives to a negotiated settlement for Maduro and the opposition are becoming less attractive.
Interrupted wheat supplies from the world’s ‘bread basket’ will profoundly affect a region already in economic turmoil.
It was as if the late Secretary of State was by the president’s side as he spoke of Putin and the fight between good and evil.
The idea that the international order is stronger than ever is not shared by those often on the receiving end of its coercive tactics.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine comes nowhere close to justifying ballooning the defense budget well past its Cold War peak.
They likely ignored intel on the ground from the start, oblivious to centuries of sound war strategy.
Like the third installment of the Stallone series, America is trying to reimagine itself while never acknowledging failures of the past.
Before broad sanctions took effect, former members of Congress cashed in doing Moscow’s bidding on Capitol Hill.
America’s 20th century intelligentsia seemed better equipped to teach us about humility and restraint in war, at home and abroad.
Ukraine supposedly has the ‘right’ to choose its alliances, but as Washington has proven in its own backyard, no country really does.
Fixing this has to begin at Thursday’s NATO summit in Brussels, and go beyond actions against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The ‘great expropriation’ will come to be regarded as a turning point — one which the great powers of the world will likely regret.
There’s no such thing as a limited atomic war but some are raising the issue as the conflict in Ukraine grinds on.
The leader of the country’s largest opposition party shared his views on Russia, Ukraine, and the threat of nuclear war.
So far the White House is resisting direct US involvement in Ukraine. But plans to bolster weapons and assistance may have consequences.
Russia’s invasion is costing Beijing trade revenue and turning BRI investments into a total loss.
A collective sigh of relief in Washington for those who feared the era of colossal budgets and power projection was over.
As with Iraq, there seems to be a coordinated mainstream media effort to drag America into a new war. Don’t let them.