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Book Review: Angela Merkel – A Failed European Leader
Merkel was a disaster and not only for Germany.
Biden and Stopping Russia’s Aggression - Too Little, but Still Not Too Late
Why Biden risks being remembered as ‘the protector of Russia’s war machine.’
Trench Versus Trench, Drone Versus Drone
The progress made in advanced drone technology in the Russo-Ukrainian War is frightening if we consider the fact that Russia intends to defeat the West with any advantage gained.
Russian Misinfo Pushers and US Useful Idiots
Unsealed Indictment Reveals $10 Million in Funding from RT to MAGA Personalities
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Book Review: Angela Merkel – A Failed European Leader
Merkel was a disaster and not only for Germany.
Biden and Stopping Russia’s Aggression - Too Little, but Still Not Too Late
Why Biden risks being remembered as ‘the protector of Russia’s war machine.’
Trench Versus Trench, Drone Versus Drone
The progress made in advanced drone technology in the Russo-Ukrainian War is frightening if we consider the fact that Russia intends to defeat the West with any advantage gained.
Russian Misinfo Pushers and US Useful Idiots
Unsealed Indictment Reveals $10 Million in Funding from RT to MAGA Personalities
Alert Call: What a Trump-Putin Meeting Portends
Vladimir Putin is likely going to use nuclear blackmail to convince Trump to let Russia expand its sphere of influence not just in Ukraine, but possibly farther in Europe
Ceasefire Blues?
There are fears in Ukraine that the incoming Trump administration will force Kyiv to capitulation. Yet there is a way for Ukraine to use a potential ceasefire to its advantage.
‘I’m Revoking (Putin’s) F**king License!’ – Biden’s Exercise in Wishful Thinking
Few supporters of Ukraine’s fight against Russia deny that Biden was well-intentioned. Unfortunately, he lacked the audacity to commit to the Kremlin’s unequivocal defeat.
Ukraine, and Europe, Cannot Depend on Trump
The loss of Ukraine poses an existential threat to Europe. Europe must bankroll Ukraine’s security and pitch an attractive long-term arms contract to Trump
2024 Year-End Thoughts From Our Regular Contributors
Some of our authors reflect on what 2024 brought and the challenges ahead in 2025.
Biden’s Evergreen Fear of Putin
Despite the good news that US President Joe Biden has authorized long-range missile strikes with US weapons, closer inspection reveals continued restrictions reflecting weakness Russia will exploit.
War and the Psyche
World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10 reminded us that Ukrainians face unprecedented challenges in maintaining their psychological well-being.
Ukraine’s Counter-Invasion of Russia’s Kursk Region May Decide the War
From a tactical standpoint, Ukraine achieved a major military victory. But the more far-reaching success has been strategic and psychological, impacting decision-makers in both Washington and Moscow.
If Europe Wants Fewer Refugees, It Needs to Do More. Not Less
What are Ukrainian refugees today may be Estonian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Polish, and Finnish refugees tomorrow. Europe is now addressing the symptom, not the cause.
The Key to Ukraine’s Victory Lies in the West’s Courage
Ukraine’s fate is being held hostage by the US elections and a general cravenness with respect to defending the democratic principles that needed to be fought for in the past.
The Russian Apartment Bombings - 25 Years On
In the end days of Boris Yeltsin’s rule, evidence from a string of bombings that killed hundreds and wrought fear among Russian citizens reveals the inner workings of a cold-blooded state.
Durov’s Arrest Is About Telegram as Russian Weapon, Not Free Speech
So-called free speech activists have jumped to defend Pavel Durov after his arrest, but they conveniently forget Russia’s weaponization of his Telegram platform.
Making The World Safe For Autocracy
Propaganda assets like Tucker Carlson are useful in ways the KGB barely could have dreamed of during the Cold War.
Environment: No Longer a Silent Victim — Ukraine Leads the Charge in Prosecuting Environmental War Crimes
Thanks to Ukraine's proactive stance and the commitment of our international partners, the environment, once a silent casualty of war, now has a voice that resonates globally.
European Commission Ukraine Report: Reflections From the Country’s Primary Energy Firm
Ukraine has entered heating season 2023-24 better prepared, with improved air defenses and reinforced energy site security, while satisfying crucial milestones in its European integration efforts.
Two Axes of Liberty
Democratic institutions and the freedom they engender are not eternal. The Russo-Ukrainian war is a stark reminder that Europe must become a self-sustaining and self-defending axis of liberty.
Ukraine: Experts on Ukraine’s Economic and Business Realities and Prospects
Three eminent experts on business and economic matters share their views about 2024 and the prospects for 2025.
Dark Clouds or Silver Linings? What the Experts Say at the End of 2024.
Ukraine’s former UK Ambassador Vadym Prystaiko, Atlantic Council Editor Peter Dickinson and British businessman, author and philanthropist, Lord Ashcroft, assess Ukraine’s situation on the eve of 2025
The Collapse of Putinist Russia: the Sole Chance for the Opposition
Recently freed Russian opposition figures are wearing blinders with regard to the war against Ukraine. The degree of their support for Ukraine’s fight should be a barometer of their credibility.
33 Years of Independence: 11 Spent Fighting to Defend it
For Ukrainians victory is not just about territory. Victory means the security of knowing the next generations will not have to fight against the enemy that has oppressed it for centuries.
