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December 20, 2025

The European Crisis: Origin and Future Dec. 15, 2025 Question: Europe today is similar to the 13 colonies that came together to oppose a powerful adversary. The EU is like the early confederation of the former colonies – lacking a strong center. The analogy breaks down, however, over the issues of culture and language. Language is easier […]

Deep Discounts for Russian Crude

December 19, 2025

(click to enlarge) Russia has sharply reduced its oil export prices, offering steep discounts on crude. Urals, the country’s flagship blend, was priced at $34.52...

Daily Memo: EU Promises Billions for Ukraine

December 19, 2025

Financial support. EU leaders agreed to provide Ukraine with a 90 billion-euro ($105 billion) loan to finance its military and economic needs for 2026-27,...

The Enduring Wedge Between Syria and Lebanon

December 19, 2025

U.S. envoy to Syria and Lebanon Tom Barrack has established himself as a maverick diplomat, issuing bold declarations that have at times angered politicians...

Daily Memo: Europe Negotiates With Itself on Russia, China Sticks Up for Venezuela

December 18, 2025

EU agenda. EU leaders continue to meet in Brussels to discuss whether and how to use 210 billion euros ($246 billion) in frozen Russian...

No Strategy Lasts Forever

December 18, 2025

The 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy carries far-reaching consequences for countries that, over the past eight decades, have labored to persuade successive American administrations...

Daily Memo: US Plans for Venezuela, Russian Frozen Assets in Europe

December 17, 2025

Escalation. U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a “total and complete blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers traveling to and from Venezuela, a week after the...

The Trouble With Tankers

December 17, 2025

For the United States, hemispheric security doesn’t just call for military dominance; it calls for the absence of anti-U.S. governments. Washington believes that by...

Daily Memo: European Governments Propose Guarantees for Ukraine

December 16, 2025

European commitment. The leaders of 14 European nations released a statement outlining the security guarantees that they, in addition to the United States, are...

Russia’s Escalation in the Black Sea Has Turkey on Edge

December 16, 2025

Pressure is building on Ukraine and Russia to end their nearly four-year war, setting off a scramble for leverage that is unnerving some of...

Daily Memo: US-Belarus Relations, Public Opinion in Ukraine

December 15, 2025

Sanctions relief. The United States will lift sanctions on Belarusian potassium, U.S. special envoy John Cole announced following a meeting with Belarusian President Alexander...

The European Crisis: Origin and Future

December 15, 2025

The release of the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy has brought into focus a fundamental tension that has been simmering since before President Donald...

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