What Should We Make of the Coalition of the Willing Security Guarantees?
On paper, the guarantees are a step ahead. But success will hinge on whether political will can overcome the many built-in stumbling blocks that Moscow has been trying to exploit.
From Monroe to Donroe: A Changed Letter, a New World
The birth of the Donroe Doctrine will see the world divided into spheres of influence to the benefit of Russia and China.
Europe’s Interests Are on The Streets of Iran, Not Venezuela
Supporting the demonstrations in Iran would not only be strategically wise; it is also plainly the right thing to do
A 34-Year-Old Tech Minister Now Runs Ukraine’s War – Here’s Why
The nomination of Mykhailo Fedorov as Ukraine’s defense minister signals a strategic shift toward tech-driven warfare, scalable defense industry, and tighter operational execution.
Trump’s Strike on Venezuela and What This Means for Ukraine
While on the surface a welcome blow by the US to remove a dictatorial ally of Putin and Lukashenko, what are the deeper problematic nuances of this for Ukraine and its supporters?
Ukraine: The Case For Optimism (Part II)
Where realism and rationality meet.
Ukraine: The Case For Optimism (Part I)
Where realism and rationality meet.
Lessons of Ukraine for Taiwan, China
How Ukraine and Taiwan could deepen cooperation as both seek to survive the menace from larger neighbors.
The Case for a Ukrainian Senate
The war has consolidated a powerful sense of Ukrainian identity. After the war, its protection and development could be secured with the formation of a Ukrainian Senate.
Protests in Iran: Economic Collapse and a New Revolutionary Wave?
For Ukraine, Israel, and the broader West, the stability of the Iranian regime is not merely a domestic matter.
Ukraine 2026: The Fight to Allow Light to Prevail Over Darkness
How keeping the light on has become a metaphor.
Putin’s Threats to Europe: Anatomy of a Great Deception
Putin’s bluff relies on his opponent not looking at the cards, as he seeks to turn Europe’s insecurity into his own projection of strength.
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