Crimea Has Become a Frankenstein’s Monster
Is the Ukrainian government now trapped by its own uncompromising—and increasingly indefensible—policy? Read More Here
Category: Russia
The Conversation About Ukraine Is Cracking Apart
What government officials are saying in public, and private, is fascinating—and full of contradictions. Read More Here
Russia Sanctions: 10 Lessons and Questions for What Comes Next
What has the West learned from one year of unprecedented economic sanctions? Read More Here
Why the Ukraine War Will Continue
The map of Ukraine a year from now will most likely resemble nothing so much as the map as it appears today. The year ahead promises to be dismal, not decisive – more reminiscent of World War I than of World War II. Read More Here
A Reality Check on Divestment from Russia
Russia’s war is a test case of businesses’ willingness to unwind the cross-border ties that have been deepening since the fall of the Berlin Wall. While most Western corporations with business in Russia have announced plans to exit the country, the data show that very few have followed through. Read More Here
How Russia’s New Commander in Ukraine Could Change the War
Why has Vladimir Putin promoted Valery Gerasimov, who helped plan the disastrous initial invasion last year, to lead the fight? Read More Here
Ukraine War: Russia Demands Annexations Recognised Before Talks
Russia says the West’s refusal to recognise “new territories” seized from Ukraine makes peace talks harder, after President Joe Biden indicated he would be ready to meet Vladimir Putin. Read More Here
The Hard Truth About Long Wars
Why the conflict in Ukraine won’t end anytime soon. Read More Here
Nuclear Escalation Would Be Disastrous For Russia
There is no such thing as a limited nuclear war in Europe and Russia would be foolish to expect that it could contain a nuclear war on Ukrainian territory. Read More Here
As Russia Reels, Eurasia Roils
In trying and failing to reclaim Russian imperial influence over Ukraine, Moscow is actively accelerating the decline of its influence throughout Eurasia. Read More Here
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