Authoritarian Threats
Vladimir Putin’s propagandists have new orders: To explain the losses in the Kursk region and prepare Russians for more suffering and loss.
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September 4, 2024
Russian Desertions Multiply
Despite Ukraine’s invasion of Russia’s Kursk region and substantial financial incentives, the Kremlin is struggling to recruit soldiers and others are deserting.
September 4, 2024
NATO’s Baltic Build-Up
As NATO rearms and integrates new members, the Baltic is rapidly becoming a fortified front line, with growing alliance forces to counter the Russian threat.
September 4, 2024
Russian Election Saboteurs Gear Up for US Vote
The Kremlin plans to influence the US presidential election, but the authorities and voters are under-prepared.
September 4, 2024
Courting Season in the South Caucasus
Azerbaijan and Georgia are flirting with Eurasian powers amid tensions with the West.
September 3, 2024
Russia Raises Stakes With Attacks on the West
Sweden is the latest NATO ally to warn about the rising tide of sabotage by the Kremlin and its agents.
September 3, 2024
UN Threatens Internet Freedom, Privacy, and Due Process
World leaders head to New York to review a Russian-led United Nations Cybercrime treaty. Strangely, the US, Europe, and other democracies may offer support.
September 3, 2024
Inside Kursk: Baffled Russians Blame Anyone Except Putin
Natalya Nagorna was one of the first journalists to visit areas of Kursk seized by Ukraine. She speaks to Lera Burlakova.
September 3, 2024
Filling NATO’s Deterrence Gaps
The alliance needs to demonstrate progress in three areas of its conventional deterrence of Russia.
August 29, 2024
Blood Debt — Russia Will Pay for Ukraine’s Sacrifice
The West is inching towards the right solutions for Ukraine, but must finally acknowledge what’s staring it in the face.