Authoritarian Threats
On March 16, 2020, the sixth anniversary of Russia’s fraudulent referendum to annex Crimea, the European Union High Representative Josep Borrell Fontelles published a declaration reiterating the EU’s support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.
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February 26, 2018
Answering Provocations
Given enough warning and a clear problem, NATO will defend its members mightily. But suppose the alliance has to decide in a hurry, amid confusion. In that case, its response may be to slow or weak. We will need other answers, involving deterrence from countries with greater capability, decisiveness, flexibility, and speed.
February 14, 2018
The Brussels to-do List
Six tasks face NATO as it counts down to its summit in Brussels in July. Each of them is difficult. Each is solvable—with the right leadership and determination.
February 6, 2018
Deterrence and “Financial Snap Exercises”
Scaring off potential aggressors is the cornerstone of a sound defense. It is far better to deter your adversary from attacking in the first place than have to beat him at great cost in a real war.
January 29, 2018
10 Mistakes the West makes about Russia
Worrying about Russian foreign policy used to be seen as eccentric. Now it’s mainstream. But misconceptions still abound, which hamper our response to the Kremlin’s mischief-making. Here are 10 of them:
January 9, 2018
War in Ukraine
A struggle over Russia’s identity
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.
October 30, 2017
The Kremlin’s 20 Toxic Tactics
We over-focus on easy-to-see Kremlin propaganda, especially in English and other Western languages. This must stop.