Russia Keeps Its Syrian Bases: What’s in It for Damascus?
Seldom has a major power been able to keep a foothold in country where the government it propped up got overthrown. By staying in Syria, Moscow is an exception to the rule.
Is There Anything More Fake Than Moscow’s ‘Dialogue on Fakes 3.0’ Forum?
The conference claimed to bring together those who wished to “protect those billions of people who are exposed to disinformation which affects their lives every day.”
Power Down, Explosive Results, Fat Amy and Mythology
Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Bad Tech: Russia’s Pursuit of a Nuclear-Powered Doomsday Missile
Vladimir Putin called the Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile “invincible” – but is it? Well, not so much.
Yuriy Tarnawsky: Literary Exile and the Global Imagination of Ukraine
We still don’t fully grasp how many of today’s Ukrainian writers are Tarnawsky’s heirs. His invisible school stretches across continents with the same fearless tone he pioneered.
Satire – No Laughing Matter in Putin’s Russia
Many Russians brought up on satire as a tool of Soviet state-approved “truth” now often fall into the trap of believing the yarns of modern satirists no matter how absurd they are.
Viktor Orbán and the Art of Surrender
As the Hungarian prime minister echoes Kremlin propaganda and calls not for an end to the war but for capitulation, Europe must stand up conscience, resistance, and hope.
Prague Is Now the Capital of a Normal Country – Alas!
There’s nothing peculiarly “East European” about this latest populist victory. It’s the new normal of the Western world.
Europe’s Blind Spot: Social Media Is a Strategic Threat
Europe cannot claim true strategic autonomy while relying on foreign-controlled social media. It’s not just a tech issue – it’s existential. Europe must build, regulate, and defend its own platforms.
The North Caucasus as Europe’s Security Frontier
The Black Sea and Caucasus have moved from “borderland” to the structural spine of a new Eurasian order. What happens there in the next few years will determine Russia’s geopolitical status.
Europe Immobilized on CBR assets
Belgium is not helping by expecting Germany to foot the bill for Europe not using immobilized Russian assets to support Ukraine.
The Secrets of Our Success
While Ukraine attacks Russian oil refineries, causing long lines at gas stations, Ukraine’s entrepreneurial spirit gives hope of solutions to the problems caused by the enemies continued attacks on it
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