Europe
Why does the Russian regime bother with elections? In part because it has become an imperative for a bureaucracy to maintain its influence and wealth.
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September 18, 2026
The Big Day Looms for Putin’s Election Fixers
Why does the Russian regime bother with elections? In part because it has become an imperative for a bureaucracy to maintain its influence and wealth.
September 18, 2026
Kremlin Vote-Fakers Crush the Liberals
The Yabloko party seemed suddenly popular as Duma elections approached. This rattled the Kremlin and brought a familiar despotic response.
September 18, 2026
How to Defeat Russia’s Shadow War
The Kremlin-directed attacks on Europe are a sign of weakness. Europe must craft a robust new response to raise the pressure on Russia.
September 16, 2026
Ukraine Advances: The Tank Isn’t Finished Yet
The death of the tank and its armored companions has been overstated. Ukraine is demonstrating they still have a part to play.
September 16, 2026
Russia’s Neighbors Battle Oil Addiction
Ukrainian strikes on Russia’s oil refineries have triggered shortages across neighboring countries which have depended on Moscow for decades.
September 15, 2026
On a Train Under Russian Attack
I was on a train heading for Poland when Russian drones attacked, writes CEPA Fellow Mitzi Perdue. The strikes came shortly after a Kremlin threat to target railroads carrying foreign visitors.
September 15, 2026
German Car Crisis: A Defense Bonanza?
Excess automotive capacity must be repurposed for defense production.
September 14, 2026
Germany: Russia’s Enemy No. 1
Russia’s latest assault on Europe is targeted at its most determined opponents. Governments are still unsure how to respond.
September 14, 2026
Armenia Battles to Buy Time
Putin is pressuring Armenia to make difficult decisions before it loses the ability to pressure a pro-Western government.