After Navalny Part 2
Only a few thousand Russians paid their respects to martyred Alexei Navalny, and his family had difficulty getting a hearse, church, or cemetery to lay him to rest, the author writes.
Russian Assets in Poland Try to Undermine Relations With Ukraine
Polish farmers have legitimate reasons for protesting. But the source of prices remaining low is largely Russia, which tries to ensure Kyiv and Brussels get blamed.
From Ukraine to Lebanon, a Tale of Two Marias
On a fateful day in February 2022, I found myself praying in two religions for two Marias in a world where narcissism and conflict cause immeasurable pain.
Beggars and Volunteers
As Russia's war against Ukraine rages on, professional beggars in the country continue their ways, while most of society pulls together to help each one another and the armed forces.
Putin’s High-Stakes Space Gamble Aims to Bring the US to the Table
Some US officials are concerned that Russia intends to deploy an exo-atmospheric missile interceptor to disrupt satellite operations as Putin tries to asymmetrically nullify the US advantage in space.
State of the Union as Observed by Alexander Vindman
Key takeaways from Biden's fiery State of the Union speech
US Polish Diaspora Leaders Urge Caution in Supporting Ukraine
Prominent Polish-Americans warn against Poland sending troops to Ukraine in an open letter to the Polish government ahead of the Duda-Tusk meeting with Biden.
After Navalny Part 1
The Kremlin will continue cracking down on dissidents and igniting trouble and turmoil globally until its leadership is replaced, but this requires defeat abroad, a united and effective domestic oppos
Putin Is on an Historic Mission and Will Not Stop Until He Is Finally Defeated
Atlantic Council’s Peter Dickinson on why Ukraine is only the beginning for Putin.
Mrs. Zelensky's Lost Opportunity
In nine years, Navalny’s sentiments towards the “Crimea Question” shifted. At the time of his death, he firmly asserted that Ukraine’s border should be restored to that defined in 1991.
Lagarde - Needs to be on the Right Side of History
Interesting to hear Christine Lagarde argue that seizing Russian assets needs to be legal, the author writes.
Small Beacons of Light in a Vast Sea of Darkness
The events of Oct. 7 raised many questions about the status of women, the relationship between women's issues and political agendas, and most significantly, about global solidarity for female victims.
