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Europe

Japan's own scars offer wisdom for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire

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.

'Munich' is a lost opportunity to rewrite the wrong lessons of appeasement
Europe

'Munich' is a lost opportunity to rewrite the wrong lessons of appeasement

The film fails to make the broader strategic critique: that states that are in no position to fight, shouldn't — or risk losing it all.