Europe
The independence of action that Belarus’s dictator carved out for himself over three decades in power has gone. The country now does what the Kremlin tells it.
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November 29, 2021
Essay Crisis
A rare joint complaint by Russia and China is good news.
November 27, 2021
Ukraine Will Fight, and Ukraine Will Be Right
Ukrainians will resist Russian aggression. The only question is whether the West will help
November 27, 2021
Russia: Sound and Fury Signifying Something
Russia’s influence machinery is in Stakhanovist overdrive as the Kremlin seeks to mask its intentions and frighten its opponents
November 24, 2021
Russia’s Social Media Self-Censorship Law is Misguided – and the West Must Avoid Making the Same Mistake
Norms should allow users to flag harmful speech, but also to provide clear remedies that ensure a balance of power between citizens, platforms, and states -- regardless of the regime.
November 24, 2021
Minsk Deals Will Never Bring Peace to Ukraine
Forcing Ukraine to implement the Minsk Agreements will only cause harm. The US should recognize the danger of any such policy.
November 23, 2021
How Lukashenka’s Border Histrionics Help Poland
The crisis at the Belarus-Poland border may be easing as the Belarusian government empties camps of migrants. Still, the standoff has the potential to spiral into a full-blown conflict.
November 23, 2021
How to Survive Winter, Confound Putin, and Save Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin is engaged in a multi-pronged escalation of threats within Europe. His schemes can be defeated.
November 22, 2021
Ukraine: No Need for a Munich Sell Out
Appeasement of Russia would deliver exactly the same outcome as the betrayal of Czechoslovakia at Munich — dishonor and disaster.
November 22, 2021
Tiger Hunt
The best way to respond to bullies is to call their bluff