Europe's Edge
A struggle over Russia’s identity
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January 9, 2018
War in Ukraine
A struggle over Russia’s identity
January 3, 2018
Russian political theater
Russia is having a presidential election this year. Right? Wrong. In fact, the Kremlin is staging a play about an election, rather than a real contest with real voters, real candidates, real competition and real doubt about the outcome.
December 19, 2017
The view from Berlin
Tell German policymakers that their country is now the leader of the free world and they shudder. Last time Germany tried leading anything, it ended badly, they explain wearily—and warily.
December 18, 2017
Moscow’s divide and rule strategy
A profitable strategy pursued by Moscow to subvert its neighbors is the classic imperial policy of divide and rule. Although the Kremlin may not rule the countries it subverts, by pitting neighbors against each other it can weaken their defenses, inject itself in their foreign policy decisions, and prevent the emergence of a common multinational front that resists Russia’s policies.
December 12, 2017
Get ready for disinfo 2.0
Malicious rumors are a weapon of political warfare. The Kremlin adeptly uses them to erode trust and sow divisions.
December 11, 2017
Poland’s New Prime Minister
What it means and why it matters
December 7, 2017
Eastern Threats
Once role models for any country wishing to join the transatlantic community, Visegrad Group (V4) members Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic currently face heavy Russian influence operations, resulting in a struggle to find their place in Euro-Atlantic cooperation.
December 5, 2017
Statecraft Still Matters
Statecraft has an old-fashioned ring to it. But we need it more than ever. The idea is that the state is actively and skillfully involved in its own defense at home and abroad. In other words, it does not just react to threats, it forestalls them.
November 28, 2017
The infowar Skills Gap
The old stuff matters more and more, even as the pace of change accelerates. That is the paradox of modern security policy.