Is Viktor Orbán Prime Minister of a European Country or Putin`s Puppet?
As Putin’s “Trojan horse” in Europe, Hungary’s premier is playing out the role of Putin’s disinformation mouthpiece. But no-one lasts forever.
Decisive Battles are Looming in Ukraine
The next couple of months will be critical in defining Russia’s war against Ukraine and the extent to which the West and NATO will be brought into the conflict.
All Is Not Quiet on the Eastern Front
Russia knows it needs to hammer Ukraine’s forces before the arrival of battle tanks and long-range missiles. So, the West must help Kyiv go on the offensive as quickly as possible.
Liberal Hawks Versus Realist Doves: Who is Winning the Ideological War Over the Future of Ukraine?
Nearly a year into the war and the view that Putin’s military venture must fail has edged out the realist perspective that Putin should be appeased with a "land for peace" deal.
Russian and Iranian Imperialism - Basis for Cooperation against Ukraine and the West
Russia and Iran are united by similar Anti-Western goals.
The Problem of Evil: Dostoevsky, the Yellow Prince, and Ukraine’s Black Earth
Ukraine is no stranger to malign forces rampaging over its soil. While there is no solution to the problem of evil, literature – especially one 20th-century Ukrainian writer – can offer insight.
United Nations Must Do or Die
It’s high time the UN acts now to either exclude Russia or recognize itself as dysfunctional.
Setting the Conditions for Victory or Defeat
Incremental increase in military aid to Ukraine, while appreciated, risks leading to a protracted conflict. Kyiv needs a decisive, unequivocal and proactive commitment to ensure that it wins.
Ukraine’s Government Sackings – A Well-Timed Move?
The recent wave of dismissals among Ukrainian government officials comes after a mass of evidence, and shows Zelensky’s awareness of the eyes of the public and international partners.
Ukraine's Global Peace Formula Summit: Catalyst for UN Reform or Rebirth?
The UN Is at a crossroads as Zelensky seeks to drive forward his peace plan.
The Tragedy of Ukraine: A Eulogy for a Flawed Icon
Dmytro Pavlychko was a towering figure during the initial years of Ukraine’s independence. His death reminds us of a complex legacy.
EU Candidate State – Ukraine Six Months On
Though wartime Ukraine has made progress in adopting reforms and moving towards Western institutional values, a lot of work still needs to be done.
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