Carthago Delenda Est – Dahua and Hikvision Should Be Banned and Forced to Pay War Damages to Ukrainians
“Carthage must be destroyed.” Referencing an ancient Roman Senator’s call to arms, the author advocates for an international ban on products from Chinese companies involved in human rights violations.
It Could Be a Hot Summer in Ukraine in More Ways Than One
It's a hot summer’s day in Kyiv and, in spite the wailing of sirens at night, it would be easy to forget there’s a war on as life in the capital feels like a pre-war vacation period.
Russia’ Wasted Years under Vladimir Putin’s Leadership – From the Kursk Disaster to Prigozhin’s March on Moscow
For the Russian people, Vladimir Putin is a fundamentally flawed leader. One indication of Putin’s flaws is his inability to manage certainty or to avoid surprise, John R. Bryson writes.
What’s Wrong with Ukraine’s Organic Law?
Every president of Ukraine leaves his mark on its history and an amendment to its Constitution. Why so many amendments and why so much debate?
Pointing in the Right Direction: Takeaways from Ukraine Recovery Conference
Actions from the 2023 conference in London aim to pave the way for Ukraine’s reconstruction.
Time to Stop Disruptive Russian-Serbian Machinations in the Balkans
While most of the West focuses on the war in Ukraine, Moscow and Belgrade are fueling the fires over Kosovo on eve of sensitive historic anniversary.
Prigozhin's March on Moscow
How to understand Yevgeny Prigozhin's march on Moscow and its sudden end? Often there are plots without a coup; this seemed like a coup without a plot, Timothy Ash writes.
Russia's Sopranos
The bizarre events in Russia over the weekend provide a glimpse into the reality that the country is not a nation, but an empire with warring factions that is run by a mafia, Diane Francis writes.
Russian-free Resorts and Silent Taxi Drivers
Despite the war, both Ukrainians and Russians are hoping for some summer relaxation, but a taxi in the occupied territories is not a good place to let your guard down.
Lawrence Friedman on the Key Takeaways from the Prigozhin Military Mutiny
Prigozhin has caused a huge stir with his military rebellion but at the end of the day he should be remembered for exposing the lies on which Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was based.
What Should be Done with Ukraine and Russia-Muscovy: Veteran Canadian Diplomat Reflects
Former Canadian diplomat argues the case for admitting Ukraine to NATO and renaming Russia as Muscovy.
Beginning of the End for Russia
Editor's Note: Although this opinion piece was written while Prigozhin's military revolt was still under way, the thoughts it contains remain valid.
OPINION: The Bill for Crimea Comes Due for Putin
Crimea, a symbol of Putin neo-imperial project, has become the place that will bankrupt Putin’s political capital.
July 11, 2026