‘Sanctions work’: Russia’s Economy Is Not Well
The Russian economy is in a dire state as the ruble stands on the precipice of devaluation. There are gasoline shortages and challenges in getting sanctioned goods, an American economist explains.
Europe Growing Teeth
Europe is Stepping up Ukraine Support in America's Absence
The Strongman Fantasy – and Dictatorship in Real Life
As Russia’s farcical elections come to a conclusion and the strongman in Moscow basks in his ineluctable victory, Americans itching for something similar should be reminded of where strongmen lead.
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Western Values Are Not Just Western, They Are Universal
Many of the Western ideals autocrats claim to reject are universal. Not only are the critics unable to offer an alternative, but they even go so far as to imitate the West.
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Accepting New Realities at Home and Abroad
Ukraine in the conditions of a protracted war and changes in the approaches of the US.
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Forecasting the Future of Ukrainian and US Democracy
Pertinent insights from a stimulating discussion among US and Ukraine experts.
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Why We Must Ban Russian Orthodox Church’s Activities in Ukraine
While Ukraine wants to stop the Russian Orthodox Church from carrying out Kremlin aims, it doesn't aim to mimic Moscow by cracking down on people’s religious freedom.
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Polish-American Diaspora Actively Supports Ukraine
The Polish-American diaspora has been a major player in helping Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale invasion by Russia.
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Small Beacons of Light in a Vast Sea of Darkness
The events of Oct. 7 raised many questions about the status of women, the relationship between women's issues and political agendas, and most significantly, about global solidarity for female victims.
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Unhinged and Unfit: Donald Trump and the Dark Side of Republican Politics
A reckless prospective foreign policy and a troubling unfitness to hold the nation’s highest office – why Donald Trump is the thorn in the side of the Republican party and a threat to democracy.
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What About Belarus, President Zelensky? More Silence?
President Zelensky and your Bankova team: why the continuing double standards regarding Moscow’s vassal in Belarus, Aleksander Lukashenko?
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Bankrupt Putin, Not Ourselves
American funding for Ukraine is in limbo as the logic of trying to outspend Russia is looking increasingly unachievable but there may be a better way to leverage a financial advantage.
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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.
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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.
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Victory on Economic Front: UK Supreme Court Ruling on the $3 Billion “Yanukovych Debt” Case
Kyiv has won a victory over the Kremlin concerning bonds issued by the deposed and exiled former pro-Russian president during the Revolution of Dignity.
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A Festive Freedom
The Christmas story is one replete with lessons on freedom and humanity.
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From Ukraine to Lebanon, a Tale of Two Marias
On a fateful day in February 2022, I found myself praying in two religions for two Marias in a world where narcissism and conflict cause immeasurable pain.
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Strategic Implication of Ukraine Support
The Russo-Ukrainian War presents one particularly disconcerting prospect. Insufficient aid to Ukraine will be taken note of by other countries, encouraging them to develop a nuclear deterrence.
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What Ukraine Taught Me
Conflict strips away the quotidian nonsense and leaves us with what’s real and honest. Ukrainians have had to face a brutal reality, and as a result they have so much to teach.
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Supervisory Board Chair and Naftogaz CEO Look Back on Successful Year
"We are united in pursuing the strategic goal of moving Ukraine towards energy independence, and we are making big strides despite wartime conditions."