Bringing Russia in from the Cold
Despite much spilled ink over how to respond tactically and operationally to Putin’s machinations in Ukraine, the United States and its European allies have by and large neglected the larger, strategic dilemma—how will Russia fit...
Russia’s Intentions in Eastern Europe
Russia’s neo-imperial aggression in its near abroad is a product of its desire to prove it is still a great power and that it maintains control over its former sphere of influence.
Will Greece Leave the Euro?
The election of anti-austerity party Syriza illuminated disappointment in Greece toward Europe’s management of the economic and financial crisis that has stymied the eurozone since 2008. The crisis quickly brought Greece’s...
Putin’s War has Come to the Pews
The Ukraine crisis is exacerbating tensions among Orthodox Christians. One year on, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war is threatening to further fracture Orthodoxy in Ukraine. While Orthodoxy has played a role...
The Case Against Collective Security in Europe
Last week Jordan Curwin wrote an article championing the need for Europe to take its defense policies into its own hands as U.S. engagement in the region wanes. Mr. Curwin argues the best way to address this is by...
Europe Must Fend for Itself
As security threats to Europe increase from the Middle East and Russia, and the United States turns toward Asia, Europe needs to take a larger role in establishing its own defense infrastructure.
Slovakia’s Anti-gay Referendum: When Political Apathy Saves Democracy
On Saturday 7, February Slovakia held a popular vote, which, had it been successful, would have further undermined the legal standing of the local LGBTI community in the eyes of the state. Around 4.4 million Slovak citizens...
Arguing Against Arming Ukraine
President Obama faces significant pressure from the DC foreign policy community to send lethal aid to Ukraine, but doing so will not hasten an end to the conflict in the Donbas and could backfire spectacularly.
A Big Day For Europe
Tomorrow, Wednesday February 11, will be a big day for Europe and the European Union. Two fundamental issues, which have been taking up headlines for months/years will now be coming to a head, on the same day: a summit to tackle...
Unmasking Team Putin
Author Karen Dawisha explains how Vladimir Putin and his cronies climbed to power. Russia’s authoritarian turn under President Vladimir Putin may have been kicked into high gear the past few years, but it’s been a long time...