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May 15, 2026
Putin’s Contradictions Have a Poetic Precedent
The writings of a 19th Century Russian poet can help explain the shifting sands of Vladimir Putin’s relationship with the West.
April 16, 2026
The Great Gates of Kyiv and a Vision of Peace
A 152-year-old piece of music, which unites European nations and climaxes at the gates of Kyiv, lets listeners imagine a better future.
March 2, 2026
Putin’s Legacy: Nations of Widows and Orphans
Vladimir Putin’s attempt to destroy the Ukrainian people though an unprovoked war is also wiping out entire ethnic minorities across Russia.
February 13, 2026
Can Russia Be Rescued by Disaster in Ukraine?
Past Russian military defeats have presaged political change. Could the mass casualties in Ukraine help a new generation of reformers come to the fore?
January 22, 2026
Goethe and a Re-energized West
Assertions of power and national interest are leaving the West divided and rudderless. Referring to its cultural history could help bring it back together.
December 18, 2025
Counting the Cost of Putin’s Assault on Ukraine’s Biosphere
Any peace settlement has to include compensation for Russian damage to Ukraine’s environment, alongside reparations for lost lives and property since 2014.