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October 23, 2023
Dear Reader, Ukraine’s Bell Tolls for You Too
It’s human nature to believe that bad things will go away. It’s natural, and it’s wrong.
October 23, 2023
Without the United States, Europe Is Lost
There is a very bleak future for Europe if the US pulls back. There’s not much time to turn this around.
October 23, 2023
Ukraine Draws Breath After Southern Successes
Ukraine is entering a new phase in its southern counteroffensive. Meanwhile, it needs more Western arms as a matter of urgency.
October 23, 2023
The Sky-High Costs of Abandoning Ukraine
It’s far from clear that the US will agree to send more aid to Ukraine. That raises deeply worrying questions about the future.
October 20, 2023
Russian Victory Would Bring Darkness to the Heart of Europe
If the US removes its support and Russia wins, Ukraine will become a dark space threatening peace and security all along NATO’s border.
October 20, 2023
Think Ukraine’s Expensive? Wait for the New Cold War
Aid to Ukraine is under threat, but surrendering a democratic ally to Russia would be hugely more expensive — perhaps 10 times the cost in cash terms.
October 19, 2023
Russia Joins the Anti-Israel Fray
Putin sees short-term advantage in aiding the Hamas narrative of supposed Israeli evil.
October 19, 2023
Behind the Lines: Russia’s Brainwashing of Teenagers in Occupied Ukraine
Moscow is devoting billions of rubles to engage with young people in occupied Ukraine as it seeks to convert them to a Russian view of the world.
October 19, 2023
Political Chrysalis Emerges from Poland’s Election
There are signs of new political developments beneath the surface of the country’s election outcome.