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May 13, 2026
What to Watch at the US-China Summit
President Trump and Chairman Xi both believe they hold the stronger hand.
May 6, 2026
Bulgaria: Hope Despite the Noise
Bulgaria has finally elected a strong government. But don’t assume its Kremlin-friendly instincts will be the defining feature.
May 5, 2026
Sunset for the Russian Language
Russian was in retreat even before the full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine four years ago. Its imperial behavior has accelerated the process.
April 24, 2026
No Adult in the Room: The Crisis in Ukraine’s Parliament
The dismissal of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s right-hand man after a corruption scandal has led to a parliamentary crisis in Ukraine.
April 23, 2026
Orbán Lost But Populism is Still Winning
The defeat of Hungary’s longtime leader has been seen by some as a watershed for European populism. But it still threatens a collective continental security policy.
April 16, 2026
Ukraine’s Women: Warriors Not Victims
Ukraine’s women are central to sustaining the state, supporting the front and holding society together under the extreme pressure of Russian aggression.
April 16, 2026
The Great Gates of Kyiv and a Vision of Peace
A 152-year-old piece of music, which unites European nations and climaxes at the gates of Kyiv, lets listeners imagine a better future.
April 15, 2026
A Hidden Plague: Russia’s Sex Trafficking of Ukrainians
Western nations can do more to stop criminal gangs forcing Ukrainians into sexual slavery.
April 15, 2026
Hungary’s Magyar in His Own Words
Hungary’s prime minister-elect has made a barrage of statements since his landslide election victory on April 12.