Authoritarian Threats
While Europe needs a security anchor, London squirms.
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December 18, 2024
Changing the Rules of NATO’s Numbers Game
Emerging plans for new and higher NATO defense spending risk fixating on inputs (spending) rather than measuring outputs (effectiveness).
December 18, 2024
Tales of the Unexpected: How Ukraine May Save Russia’s Gas Industry
Ukraine has a historic opportunity to slam the door on Russian gas imports. But will it?
December 18, 2024
Celebrating Russian Propaganda
Russian art shouldn’t be “canceled.” Instead, it should be examined for what it reveals about the country’s imperial mission.
December 18, 2024
Chip Wars: How to Trump China
The US chips strategy for the next administration will rely less on subsidies and more on tariffs. Here’s the playbook.
December 17, 2024
Russia’s Spies Party After a Hectic Year
The Kremlin’s secret policemen and women will gather for vodka at the big drinks parties on December 20, the Day of the Chekist, and reflect on the busiest year in recent memory.
December 17, 2024
Georgia’s Political Football Gets Dirty
Police officers are resigning as repression rises and a sportsman is elected President.
December 16, 2024
A Sinister Confessional: Russian Church Persecution
Protestant clergy and believers are regarded as little better than foreign agents by the Russian authorities, with dire consequences for their freedom to worship.
December 15, 2024
Vortex: Stand-Off at Sea
Russia, China, and the West are at odds over the Yi Peng 3.
December 13, 2024
The Dangers of ‘Chicken Kyiv’ Thinking
The West is vacillating in its support for Ukraine and has failed to learn the lessons of its past appeasement of Russia.