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Russia’s onslaught on Ukraine’s power supply is not just an attempt to freeze its people into submission but a systematic attack on its military. Allies must take note.
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February 13, 2026
Saving Ukraine’s Power Grid
Russia’s onslaught on Ukraine’s power supply is not just an attempt to freeze its people into submission but a systematic attack on its military. Allies must take note.
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?
February 12, 2026
Death Without Glory: Russia’s Message to the Frontline Soldier
Russia’s poorest people face a grim choice — an existence of grinding poverty, or gambling your life and limbs on the regime’s imperial adventure.
February 12, 2026
One Tech Policy Battle After Another
At this week’s Munich Security Conference, tech policy will take center stage. Expect Europe to resist US pressure.
February 12, 2026
Hard Return: Reintegrating Ukraine’s Veterans
Ukrainian veterans are struggling to reintegrate as they battle with broken bodies, damaged minds and war-ravaged public services.
February 12, 2026
Kyiv Battles to Shelter Ports From Russian Onslaught
Moscow’s increase in attacks on Ukraine’s Black Sea ports and shipping is draining resources and threatening wheat exports.
February 11, 2026
Kremlin Shivers as US Enters the South Caucasus
Vice President Vance’s visit to Armenia and Azerbaijan signals a shifting balance of power in the region, and it’s not in Russia’s favor.
February 11, 2026
Will AI Destroy Every Job?
Artificial intelligence will change jobs, not eliminate them.
February 10, 2026
US Navy Seeks Small, Fast Ships for Future Fleet
Forget the press releases; US naval thinking is all about getting more hulls into the water even if they’re not yet properly armed.
February 10, 2026
Militarization or Resistance — The Choice for Young Russians
Some young people resist Kremlin pressure to create a generation of Putin-supporting nationalists. The West must recognize and support them.
February 9, 2026
US Export Controls Boomerang
American policy long has involved magical and wishful thinking, combined with hubris.
February 9, 2026
Musk Throttles Russia’s Battlefield Communications
Attacks on Ukraine’s frontline have been slowing since sudden curbs limited Moscow’s use of Starlink satellites, forcing it to seek workarounds.
February 9, 2026
Stormy Weather Pummels Russia’s Economy
Russia’s economy is already suffering strong headwinds in 2026. Cracks are appearing, and more trouble is certain.
February 6, 2026
Russia: The Price of ‘Treason’
State security agencies are amplifying warnings to enemies of the state using compliant pro-Kremlin journalists.
February 6, 2026
Three Decades of the 26 Words That Built the Internet
Section 230 turns 30. Do its lessons inspire regulating the AI future?
February 5, 2026
Meeting Europe’s Data Challenge
For Europe to catch up to the US and China, it needs to ease access to data.
February 5, 2026
Orbiting Data Centers
They don’t yet make business sense, but space and satellites are an increasingly important part of digital transformation and US-China competition.
February 5, 2026
Japan: An Island of Pragmatism in a Sea of Drama
As US foreign policy shifts, Japan adapts with an eye on defense.
February 5, 2026
How Crypto Funds Russia’s War
Russia’s use of cryptocurrency to bypass sanctions has exposed a gap in the international community’s attempts to throttle Moscow’s war machine.
February 5, 2026
Russia–Azerbaijan: Relations Back on the Rocks
The Kremlin’s idea of a rapprochement is very different to Baku’s.
February 5, 2026
UK Crisis of Trust Menaces National Security
A dramatic decline in trust in institutions and politicians must be reversed if Britain and other democracies are to defend against attacks.
February 4, 2026
Europe’s New Sovereignty Target – US Payment Giants
Europe’s reliance on US payment networks has become a strategic vulnerability that worries policymakers.
February 4, 2026
Power in Numbers: Governments Gang Up On Tech
Governments are demanding that tech compromise. The pressure can prove effective, provided they act together.
February 3, 2026
Europe Needs a Military Operations Center in Ukraine
A proposal: The continent’s militaries should build a command center in Ukraine to help fight Russia and form the nucleus of a post-US operational command.
February 3, 2026
Where Will Italy Side in a NATO Divorce?
As Europe considers its future defenses, Italy is among those facing defining choices.
February 3, 2026
Korea Rivals Taiwan in Chip Prowess
Korea holds key positions in cutting-edge memory chips crucial for powering artificial intelligence, smartphones, and data centers.
February 3, 2026
The Start of the End? The End of New START
We are passing an ominous milestone in global efforts to reduce nuclear weapons, writes Lynn Rusten, part of earlier US nuclear arms control negotiating teams.
February 2, 2026
Europe Is Alone — Now What?
Deterring Russia while preparing to fight without the US has become Europe’s defining challenge, and institutions are struggling to meet it.
February 2, 2026
The Scramble for the Arctic — Greenland and Beyond
A fierce competition for land and influence is underway in the High North, a campaign redolent of past territorial contests.
January 30, 2026
Europe Should Exploit Georgia’s Regime Ructions
Purges and recriminations at the top of Georgia’s governing party have created an opportunity for Europe to support democracy.
January 30, 2026
The Internet, Switched Off
Iran’s shutdown underlines how governments around the globe are restricting internet access.
January 29, 2026
The Battle to Maintain Ukraine’s Water Supplies
Moscow’s onslaught is depriving Ukrainians of water as well as heat and light. Post-war rebuilding will have to include massive investment in pipes and processing plants.
January 28, 2026
If NATO Dies, Long Live NEATO
It is time for Europe to bite the bullet and build a new defensive alliance because the alternative of inaction is unthinkable.
January 28, 2026
A West Without America
The world is becoming a more troubled and dangerous place. That’s why Europe’s rift with the US must produce a new security deal for the democratic West.
January 28, 2026
Christ in the Crosshairs: Moscow’s War on Ukraine’s Churches
The Kremlin is using imperialist repression techniques to break the spirit of the country’s defenders.
January 28, 2026
First Xi, Now Carney – Davos Never Learns
Hypocrisy remains the surest path to acclaim at gatherings of the global elite, where saying the right things matters more than getting things right.
January 27, 2026
Russia: Six Lessons From Iran’s Uprising
After losing its allies in Syria and Venezuela, a relieved Moscow will applaud the bloody suppression of the Iranian protests.
January 27, 2026
Ukraine Penetrates the Fog of War
The pace of technological change on the Ukrainian front lines is now exceptionally fast. Could Western armies adapt as quickly?
January 27, 2026
The Senseless Return of ‘Change Through Trade’
The US and other free societies need to relearn that freewheeling economic engagement with unfree systems risks security and prosperity.
January 26, 2026
The Key Theme of Davos 2026? Ice
The Trump reality show barreled into the Swiss Alps with a roar that drowned out critical developments in Ukraine and Iran.
January 25, 2026
What We Learned From the Greenland Affair
There are lessons to digest for both the US and Europe.
January 23, 2026
Europe’s Bazooka Could Hit US Tech
In response to US tariff and territorial threats, Europe has loaded its trade bazooka. Silicon Valley could be the first casualty.
January 23, 2026
The Resurrection of Network Fees
Part 4: European telecommunications operators are pushing for network fees again. South Korea’s experience shows why that’s a mistake.
January 23, 2026
I Can Buy a British Election for $25m: Here’s How
The UK’s protections against political interference are analog in a digital age, leaving it wide open to corruption and foreign interference.
January 22, 2026
Europe’s New Cyber Rules Target China — and US
Proposed legislation attempts to reduce dependency on risky tech vendors. Good luck.
January 22, 2026
Why Telephone-Age Rules Don’t Work for the Internet Age
Part 3: The EU and the US repelled authoritarian proposals at the ITU, preserving a free and open internet. But Network Fees weren’t dead yet.
January 22, 2026
Putin Unleashes Cold and Sickness on Ukraine
Russia’s deliberate and systematic attacks on Ukraine’s hospitals, ambulances, and medical suppliers are causing a cascading public health crisis.
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.
January 22, 2026
Art, Gold, and Putin Regime Loyalists
Every aspect of life in Russia’s despotic system must be controlled to ensure conformity.
January 21, 2026
The Millennium Mess Over Internet Charging
Part 2: The ITU’s 2000 World Telecommunications Standardization Assembly failed to resolve disputes over Internet connection costs, letting the network fees debate fester for decades.
January 21, 2026
Slovakia: Technicolor Culture Wars and Grayscale Economics
Prime Minister Robert Fico’s government is struggling to make the sums add up.
January 21, 2026
Poland Prepares for Drone War With Russia
Europe needs to get on the front foot to tackle Russia’s hybrid warfare, a Polish deputy defense minister warned as he unveiled details of a new anti-drone systems.
January 20, 2026
Network Fees: A Misguided Idea
Part 1: The European Union will reconsider imposing Network Fees on mostly American platforms. It’s an ill-advised approach.
January 20, 2026
A Romania-Moldova Union? Work Has Begun
Moldova’s unification with Romania may not be popular with voters on either side of the border but the two countries’ energy security policies tell a different story.
January 20, 2026
Moldova’s Unification With Romania Back on the Table
More than three decades after the collapse of the USSR, the old narrative about Moldova’s unification with Romania is again revived.
January 20, 2026
The Balkan Limbo and Wobbly Western Resolve
The Western Balkans enter 2026 in limbo rather than crisis; policymakers in Washington and Brussels need to grasp the distinction.
January 20, 2026
How a Balkan Wind Farm Aids US National Security
Energy suppliers in southeastern Europe are heavily politicized and sometimes nefarious. The US can aid democratic stability through energy engagement.
January 16, 2026
Ukraine’s Nimble Defense Industry Can Aid Hegseth
The US Secretary of War’s acquisition reforms can find inspiration and assistance in Kyiv.
January 16, 2026
Social Media Bans Fail to Protect Children
Countries around the globe are moving to restrict teenagers from social media. It’s a mistake.
January 15, 2026
Europe’s Tech Still Packs a Punch
The US plays geopolitical hardball in tech, logically convinced of its dominance. But Europe has more leverage than many may realize.