What J.D. Vance’s Munich Speech Means for Europe
For more than eight decades, the word “Munich” has meant one thing in international relations: a catastrophic policy…
Europe Should Support Moldova Against Russian Meddling
Moldova’s pro-Western governing party gained a clear parliamentary majority in this weekend’s elections, choosing European alignment amid “unprecedented…
From Moldova to Africa, Russia’s Power Is Waning
On Sept. 28, Moldovan voters overwhelmingly rejected pro-Russian parties and gave President Maia Sandu’s pro-European party a decisive…
Russia Sanctions Loophole Allows for Shadow Fleet
U.S. President Donald Trump recently declared that he was ready to impose sweeping sanctions on Russia—if NATO countries…
The Danger of Media Doomism
Discussions of irresponsible media coverage often lead to the fictional character of Wenlock Jakes. Supposedly the “highest paid…
Three Parts of a Pragmatic Peace Deal
U.S. President Donald Trump says he wants the Russia-Ukraine war to end. But his administration’s oscillations—stopping and restarting…
‘Sanctions Paradox’ Author On Russia-Ukraine War
It has been more than 40 months since Russia invaded Ukraine, which means that it has been more…
What Zubok’s History Reveals About U.S.-Russia Relations Today
The Cold War is historically anomalous. It was awkwardly long, with no clear origin or conclusion. It was…
Why the Global South Won’t Quit Russia
When the West slammed severe sanctions on Russia after its illegal invasion of Ukraine in 2022, practically the…
How Europe Can Pressure Russia on Ukraine Without Trump, From Economic Sanctions to More Defense Spending
U.S. President Donald Trump, fresh off his Alaska meeting last week with Russian President Vladimir Putin, seems to…
Jared Cohen on the Future of European Defense
No matter how the war in Ukraine ends, one thing is clear: Europe is entering a period of…
Turkey’s Plans For Drone and Weapons Sales May Not Be Realistic
Turkey’s defense industry just enjoyed a banner week on the international stage. Representatives from more than a 100…