Democratic Resilience
Putin may think bombardment will force Ukrainians into capitulation, but surveys show something very different is happening.
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July 17, 2025
Belarusian Prisoner Releases: The Dictator’s Gambit
The regime is probing to see if the West will make concessions. There are good grounds for skepticism.
July 16, 2025
Massive US Sanctions on Russia? Time Will Tell
There has been a significant change in tone from the Trump administration on Russia sanctions, but much remains unclear.
July 14, 2025
Sanctions Crunch Time: Russia’s Wish List vs. Transatlantic Resolve
As policymakers in Washington and Brussels face critical choices, understanding what Russia wants, who controls the levers of relief, and the implications of granting such relief are fundamental to crafting a coherent and effective policy response.
July 14, 2025
Beach Reading: Total War
Russia’s old-new military doctrine, Ukraine’s struggle, and the future of the West.
July 11, 2025
Putin’s Real Life Crime Drama
The latest dramatic episode has a plot twist that Russia hasn’t seen for decades.
July 8, 2025
The Archbishops’ ‘Coup’ — Armenia Hints at Russian Plot
In a bid to challenge Armenia’s national church, the government sees a chance to restore its popularity.
July 8, 2025
Putin’s Perp Walk in the Caucasus
Russian power is no longer what it was in the South Caucasus, as smaller countries are demonstrating.
July 8, 2025
Sino-Russian Cooperation in the Arctic
Russia and China have been displaying increased military and security cooperation at the fringe of the Arctic.
July 3, 2025
The New Warrior: Trained in the Bedroom, Deadly on the Battlefield
The drones dominating the Ukraine war highlight Europe’s need to recruit video game bedroom warriors if it wants to keep its armed forces competitive.