Commentary
French presidents like to imagine that China has a special place in its heart for their country. It doesn’t.
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June 12, 2023
Diplomacy Chinoise — A Cautionary Tale for France
French presidents like to imagine that China has a special place in its heart for their country. It doesn’t.
June 12, 2023
Ukraine Mulls an Election Under Shellfire
Ukraine is fighting for the values of the democratic world against a totalitarian regime. But should its championing of democracy extend to parliamentary elections in wartime?
June 12, 2023
Moldova Needs Western Weapons
It’s good news that the West gathered in Moldova to underline its importance, but the country requires serious hardware to fend off Russia.
June 11, 2023
Think Ukraine’s Offensive Has Started? Wait for the Heavy Brigades
There’s fighting underway across frontline Ukraine, says Lt-Gen (rtd.) Ben Hodges, but the decisive moment will come when we see hundreds of armored vehicles hitting Russian lines.
June 11, 2023
Aftershock: Ukraine Can Win the War but Lose the Peace
Ukraine's hard-fought victory against Russia may yet be squandered. To win the peace transparency is needed always and everywhere.
June 9, 2023
Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Is Underway: Be Patient
This critical campaign isn’t just about tanks and other flashy equipment, it’s about the less glamorous supporting kit and personnel.
June 9, 2023
Macron Signals a Transformation in Security Policy
The French leader is seeking to clear away past impressions and craft a possibly transformative new role in aiding Ukraine and other states bordering Russia.
June 9, 2023
Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Has to Succeed
Lieutenant General (Ret.) Stephen Twitty had over 36 years of distinguished military service as an infantry officer, and commanded units in nearly every echelon and served in five combat tours to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait.
June 8, 2023
Russia Unleashes a Terror Flood
Ukrainians are clear that Russia sabotaged the Kakhovska dam and caused the enormous damage that resulted. Once again, they suggest, the West needs to recognize it confronts a monstrous regime.