Ukraine and US National Security
US assistance has been a key factor in Ukraine’s ability to not only survive Russia’s invasion but turn the...
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The Fast and the Pistorius: Germany’s Remilitarization Plans
Germany announced bold remilitarization plans after Russia’s latest invasion of Ukraine. A year later, where do we stand? Minna...
Dark Sarcasm in the Classroom: Patriotic Education in Russia
Patriotic education in Russia: how does it work? Is this any different from in the West? And among Russia’s...
Report in Short: The Wagner Group’s Expanding Global Footprint
What is Wagner Group, how does the Kremlin use it, and how has its role and regional footprint changed?...
The Continent: Turkey to Victory
As we return to The Continent, what is the latest on Turkey’s upcoming election? Who is running, what is...
Don’t Mention the War
How do you make sense of Russia’s seemingly contradictory narrative about its invasion of Ukraine? And how is support,...
Torn in the USA: How Important is the War in Ukraine for the United States?
How important is the war in Ukraine for the United States? What should Washington do about it? Stephen Wertheim...
Ukraine, One Year In: The Helpers
What motivates people who, when Russia invaded, decided to run towards the fire and assist Ukrainians? British Expeditionary Aid...
Reflecting on a Year of War
On the anniversary of Russia’s invasion, Maria Romanenko shares her experience fleeing Ukraine and reflects on what the war...
Stop, Hey, What Stat’s Sound?
What do the statistics and other indicators coming out of Russia these days actually mean, and which ones should...