The World Welcomed Biden’s Measured Approach to Ukraine
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 posed a blunt test for Washington—one that many said it…
The Long History of the Frankfurt Book Fair
More than 7,000 exhibitors from over 100 countries are expected to participate in this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair.…
‘My Undesirable Friends’ Documents Putin’s War Against the Press
December 2021, a Moscow kitchen. It’s close to New Year’s—a time when, according to Soviet lore, miracles were…
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…
Germany’s Merz Supports Using Frozen Russian Assets to Arm Ukraine
Europe has finally found the will and a way to tap frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine—sort of.…
Russia’s New Drone Strategy
On Sept. 7, Russia launched its largest aerial strike of its war against Ukraine—860 Shahed drones and missiles…
In ‘Strong Roots,’ Russia’s Invasions Can’t Kill Ukrainian Cooking
Why do Russians do the things they do? Why, specifically, do they commit atrocities and reject democracy? It’s…
Why Finland Is a Bad Example for a Peace Deal
As part of the U.S. and European push toward a negotiated end to the Russia-Ukraine war, Kyiv has…
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…
The Danger of Media Doomism
Discussions of irresponsible media coverage often lead to the fictional character of Wenlock Jakes. Supposedly the “highest paid…