Security & Defense
Ukraine must be properly financed by Europe or unthinkable consequences will follow. Decision-time is fast approaching.
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September 2, 2025
Opportunities in Polish President’s Meeting With Trump
Whatever the disputes between Poland’s presidency and government, the head of state’s first official visit to Washington could bring substantial benefits.
September 2, 2025
Fog of War: Defeat and Victory
Decisive outcomes on the battlefield are rare; what comes next matters more.
September 2, 2025
A Baltic Backstop for Russian Blight
Russia’s propaganda and threats are spooking potential investors in the Baltic States. NATO members should offer a financial backstop to reassure them.
September 2, 2025
The Mystery of NATO’s 5% Spending Promise
The detail of what exactly alliance allies are to pay and how they spend are still murky, as are the possible consequences.
September 2, 2025
Too Much US Reverence for the Kremlin’s Smiling Hardmen
Western negotiators need to remember who they’re dealing with when they talk to the Kremlin’s representatives.
August 28, 2025
Russia — Ukraine’s Accidental Matchmaker
Uneasy neighbors at the best of times, open hostility from the Kremlin is pushing Azerbaijan closer to Ukraine.
August 26, 2025
Sino-Russian Alignment Stopping at the Nuclear Threshold
Continued and potentially even strengthened Sino-Russian security coordination and military cooperation is to be expected in the years to come, driven by a shared anti-US sentiment and common concerns about regime security.
August 26, 2025
Surrender Ukrainian Land? Ask the Army
Would the Ukrainian Armed Forces accept a peace deal including Russia’s demand to withdraw from unconquered land? There are signals it’s causing anxiety.
August 26, 2025
Mechanical Medics Transform Ukraine’s Frontline
Recovering injured soldiers from the Ukrainian frontline is fraught with risk. Now machines are taking on the task.