The region remains a source of terrorist instability, which is directly linked to Russia’s actions in the Muslim world.
France: Parliament Changes but Foreign Policy Remains the Same
Despite advances by Putin-friendly extremists at the election, they lack the parliamentary muscle to change Ukraine policy.
Russia Begins to Pay the Price for Sanctions
Despite repeated official denials, the democratic world’s joint efforts are doing increasing damage to the Russian economy.
Georgia’s Window of Opportunity
The European Commission has given Georgia a warning signal and an opportunity on the road to membership.
After Putin
Russia is not going away. We need a strategy
‘Comrade Hitler’ and Other Russian Fantasies
For over a decade, Russian society has been bombarded with hardcore, revanchist propaganda. The West did not take note.
Unwilling Kazakhstan Eyed as Russia’s Smuggler of Choice
As Russia’s military faces acute shortages of war materiel, the Kremlin is urgently seeking ways to evade sanctions.
European Energy Security Post-Russia
For Ukraine’s sake, the transatlantic community must prevail effective against Russian malign energy activities
Flaming June Could Be Ukraine’s Decisive Month
The pace of events is accelerating as key battles rage against Russia in Donbas, Western European leaders visit Kyiv and the EU decides on Ukraine’s candidacy.
The Textbook War
Indiscriminate shelling has destroyed Ukraine’s physical infrastructure, but Russian operations also focus on a less visible target: history textbooks.