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Russia’s leader aims to cherry-pick concessions from the West, while imposing Soviet-style barriers between his people and outsiders.
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August 22, 2025
Putin’s Long Game
Russia’s leader aims to cherry-pick concessions from the West, while imposing Soviet-style barriers between his people and outsiders.
August 21, 2025
The Man With Viktor Orbán in His Sights
Hungary’s premier has held the role in a vise-like grip for 15 years, but faces the most serious challenge yet at next-year’s election.
August 21, 2025
A New Western Strategy for Russian Aggression
After years of trying to force Russia to halt its aggression, the West may eventually have to reconsider its risk tolerance to achieve a ceasefire in Ukraine.
August 20, 2025
Putin–Zelenskyy Meeting Is Impossible, Say Russia’s Propagandists
Russia propagandists were in a lather of excitement during and after the Alaska summit. The mood has changed.
August 19, 2025
Hungary Howls as Ukraine Strikes Key Pipeline
Ukraine has struck the Druzhba pipeline carrying Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia, even as widening attacks indicating the war is spreading to the Eurasian landmass.
August 19, 2025
What is Next for Negotiations between Ukraine and Russia?
Security guarantees, demands of annexation in Donbas, and sanctions on Russia. What do the recent summits with the US, Russia, and Ukraine mean for peace negotiations?
August 19, 2025
Russia Sanctions — Remove or Improve
The effectiveness of Western sanctions is declining, leaving Europe with some very difficult choices.
August 19, 2025
Chip Challenge: Goodbye Export Controls
The Trump administration is allowing US suppliers to resume sales of artificial intelligence chips to China.
August 19, 2025
Sino-Russian Relations in Central Asia
While historically under the firm grip of Russian influence and soft power, China's recent encroachments into Central Asian affairs have fundamentally shifted the region's relationship with its two largest neighbors.