Authoritarian Threats
Ahead of a critical election, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and his ruling Serbian Progressive Party are spreading disinformation and harassing opposition politicians, independent media, and civil society.
No Result Found
December 6, 2023
Moldova — Farewell Then Russia and Your Eurasian Dream
Russia is enraged at Moldova’s progress toward European bloc membership. President Sandu’s government doesn’t seem very troubled by the resultant stream of brickbats.
December 5, 2023
Kremlin’s War on History Targets Holodomor Remembrance
The Kremlin makes no secret of its loathing for the “wrong sort” of history.
December 5, 2023
Russia — A Myth Wrapped in Opinion Surveys
There is no need to accept Kremlin stories about the “true nature” of Russia. We have perfectly good science to show us the way.
December 5, 2023
Slovakia’s No Bullets for Ukraine Pledge* (Conditions Apply)
The new government is less hardline than expected on Ukraine, but as hardline as feared toward domestic opponents.
December 5, 2023
Clouds Darken on Ukraine’s EU Accession
There are an array of difficulties facing the European Union’s stated desire to open membership talks with Ukraine. These must be fixed.
December 4, 2023
Dreams of a Free Russia Will Be Dashed
Russia’s dissidents and political emigres have always fantasized about the rise of a different Russia. Will today’s dreams be as unfulfilled as those of the past?
December 1, 2023
The Intertwined Futures of Russia, Ukraine, and the US
Russia is suffering from imperial overreach, and Ukraine from its David versus Goliath battle at a time when the US is deeply divided over foreign affairs. How can they salvage their futures?
December 1, 2023
Give the Kremlin an Inch and it Will Take Half of Europe
Signs of Western hesitation over support for Ukraine encourage Russian propagandists to speculate on which country might be the next victim.
November 30, 2023
Black Sea Demining Shows Path to Stronger Alliance
The State Department’s new Black Sea strategy is an opportunity to build closer cooperation between allies following Russia’s assault on Ukraine.