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The New Old Germany

It seems that Russia had two distinct but overlapping goals in invading Ukraine. The first was to take control of its western borderland, an area that gives it strategic depth and that Moscow believes to be in its sphere of influence. The second was to pit NATO members against each other, breaking off factions that […]

Daily Memo: Russia-Ukraine Talks End, Western Sanctions Hit Global Business

Update on talks. After negotiations between Russia and Ukraine ended on Monday, representatives of both countries left Belarus for their respective capitals to consult...

The Mood in Russia: It’s Complicated

Opinions are fickle. They change depending on circumstance, reaction and incoming information, in disputes and in conversations. They’re formed as much by emotion as...

What the Ukraine War Means for the Balkans

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is hosting the Western Balkans Investment Summit on Monday, with the leaders of Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro,...

Daily Memo: Ukrainian Refugees, Belarusian Referendum

Another refugee crisis?Ā The European Union is warning that Europe may face one of its most serious humanitarian crises in years, saying that more than...

Will Israel Move Against Iran?

The situation in Ukraine is a timely reminder that states that declare war usually find a way to justify it, regardless of how convincing...

The Economic Retaliation Against Russia Takes Shape

The economic retaliation against Russia for invading Ukraine is starting to shape up. The United States announced on Feb. 24 that along with Canada,...

On Ukraine, China Keeps Its Options Open

With all that’s happening in Eastern Europe, it’s understandable why so much attention has been paid to Russia, Ukraine, NATO, the European Union, the...

Daily Memo: Russian Troops Move on Kyiv

Events in Ukraine. Russian troops are continuing to strike at various targets on Ukrainian territory, including the capital, Kyiv, where explosions and occasional gunfire...

My Mistake on Ukraine

Since the beginning of the Russian armored buildup, and even after the entry into Donbas, I argued that the Russians would not invade Ukraine...

Europe’s Muted Response to Ukraine

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will affect every region of the world, but none more so than Europe. The region’s proximity to the conflict and...

The Fog of War and the Grammar of War

The fog of war is an ancient concept, worn but true. Advancing on what he thinks is an enemy position, sitting in an armored...

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