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Warsaw to Budapest

The trip from Warsaw to Budapest is a trip between two realities. Warsaw is not quite on a war footing but exudes a desire...

A New Phase in the Ukraine War

Wars tend to unfold in phases, though it’s never clear how many phases there will be when the war breaks out, and less clear...

Daily Memo: Ukraine Update, EU Diplomat in Tehran

Ukraine update. Ukrainian forces have been ordered to withdraw from the embattled city of Severodonetsk in eastern Ukraine, according to the top regional official...

The Paradox of a Strong Ruble

After a precipitous fall at the beginning of the war in Ukraine and the imposition of large-scale Western sanctions, the Russian ruble has surged...

Daily Memo: Salman in Egypt, Natural Gas for Lebanon

Regional tour. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Egypt for talks on bilateral cooperation and global issues. The two countries signed 14...

The Evolution of Great Powers

The evolution of military power is one of the most important if underrated geopolitical changes happening in the world today. Throughout the 20th century,...

Daily Memo: Lithuania Blocks Kaliningrad Imports

No-go. Lithuania banned the transportation of EU-sanctioned goods to Russia's exclave of Kaliningrad through its territory after consultations with the European Commission. Russian presidential...

No Break With the US After Colombian Election

Colombia has elected a new president, and the moment of truth has arrived. The most remarkable thing about the Colombian election was not the...

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