Multipolar Multivectoral Non-Aligned Multinonsense
Russia’s war against Ukraine symbolizes everything that can go wrong with a “multi-polar world,” a concept often used as a mask to shirk standing against what is self-evidently wrong.
What’s Behind Putin's Ministerial Rochade in the Kremlin?
In Putin’s Russia, it is best not to assume a strategic rationality behind personnel appointments. But recent moves raise interesting questions about Kremlin power dynamics.
The Biden Administration’s Chicken Kiev Complex
The Cold War instilled in many American politicians a craven stance toward Moscow’s belligerence. Experience shows that fear couched by pragmatism is a losing approach.
We Need All Our Courage to Seek Understanding
Speech by Ola Myrovych at the Opening Ceremony of the Lviv Media Forum.
Putin’s War Post-Patrushev
As President Vladimir Putin’s cabinet reshuffle took shape and the war in Ukraine rages on, sacking Sergei Shoigu seemed momentous, but the removal of Patrushev has potentially greater significance.
Ukraine – Running Through the Numbers
Obviously $100-150 billion annually to support Ukraine sound like big numbers. But these have to be set against the costs of not supporting Ukraine and the costs of a Russian victory.
Russia is Pressing Lots, Breaking Through Nowhere
An Update on the Two Races.
Shoigu Not Sacked, Just Moved Sideways as Putin Tightens Grip on Power
The world’s media saw the removal of Sergei Shoigu as Russia’s Defense Minister as a punishment for his failure in Ukraine but if viewed in the round it is part of Putin’s plans to cement his power.
Russia Leadership Shakeup
The new MinDef Belousov, is a technocrat without Defense experience, but nevertheless a competent and trusted manager, the author writes.
A Personal Duel: Macron vs Putin
You know that Putin’s regime is worried when they feel the need to resort to nuclear blackmail. Lately, French President Macron seems to be worrying the Russians.
Stories That Come to an End
Whether it’s roses blooming or buildings being rebuilt, the stories of how Ukrainians intend to heal their wounded nation – which in normal times might seem trivial – are still moving.
Authoritarian Alliance: Russia Is Fortified by North Korea and Iran
Two autocratic regimes offer up drones, missiles, equipment, munitions, and technologies to assist Putin’s “special military operation” efforts in Ukraine.
OPINION: The Trojan Horse Has Arrived: How Russia Can Disrupt NATO Without Invading
Russia’s next test of NATO may begin inside the Baltics
July 14, 2026
OPINION: Putin Propaganda
July 16, 2026
OPINION: Ukraine’s Watershed
July 18, 2026