Fall of Putin’s Global Empire: Russia’s Waning Influence
The places around the globe where Moscow has asserted its influence are teetering precariously. With Russian forces bogged down in Ukraine, there can be no cavalry coming to the autocrats’ rescue.
2024 Year-End Thoughts From Our Regular Contributors
Some of our authors reflect on what 2024 brought and the challenges ahead in 2025.
Calling General George S. Patton
Now 79 years after his death on Dec. 21, 1945, it’s worth remembering the spirit, courage and unfiltered speeches of one of the West’s most colorful defenders.
Thinking Out Loud: Reflections on 2024 and the Challenges Ahead
While 2024 was a difficult year, 2025 will be fraught with greater uncertainty and anxiety.
A New Sketchy History of Independent Ukraine
As an assessment of Ukraine’s history over the last 30 years since the country’s independence, Adrian Karatnycky’s “Battleground Ukraine” leaves much to be desired.
How Should We Interpret What Russia’s Media Tells Us?
“If you tell a lie long enough, it becomes real. Then the lie no longer exists and all you’re left with is your version of the truth.” ― Irfan Master, A Beautiful Lie
Russia’s Plan for Moldova: a Test of Western Resolve
Moscow’s playbook for re-establishing its dominance is no secret: destabilize Europe and NATO so that they suffer from paralysis. That way Russia can coerce and control states fearing chaos.
When the West’s Stupidity Prevents Ukraine’s Victory
How Democracies’ Peace Narratives Help Strengthen a Dying Russia
Christmas Thoughts Inspired by John Lennon, and the Enemy of Peace
So, this is Christmas, and what have we done, another year over and the war goes on and on.
Christmas at Ohmatdyt Hospital: Fewer Blood Donors, Recovery and a Tree
The Ohmatdyt Children’s Hospital restarted its operations, made calls to donate blood and put up a tiny Christmas tree – missile strikes and untransparent reconstruction are now in the past.
Is Foreign Money Nudging Britain Towards Anti-Ukrainian Policy?
The UK is no stranger to scrutiny over large-scale donations to political parties, but the prospect of Elon Musk’s contribution to far-right Reform UK raises deeper concerns.
What if Russia Wins?
For fear of nuclear escalation, we have accelerated nuclear proliferation.
OPINION: What Russian Escalation Could Look Like
With the tide turning in the war, it is highly likely that Russia will choose to escalation.
July 13, 2026
OPINION: Putin Propaganda
July 16, 2026