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Russia’s War on Europe in Ukraine

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Despite yet another ceasefire, fighting in eastern Ukraine continues, and a viable diplomatic solution looks ever more unlikely. Just what is Vladimir Putin’s endgame?

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  1. The Rain on Russia’s Parade
    Vladimir Putin Alexei Nikolsky/ZumaPress

    The Rain on Russia’s Parade

    May 6, 2015 Angela Stent explains why US-Russian relations are worse than at any point since the fall of the Soviet Union.

  2. Putin on Parade
    Russia victory parade tanks Dai Tianfang/ZumaPress

    Putin on Parade

    May 4, 2015 Nina L. Khrushcheva reflects on the surreal nature of Russia's upcoming World War II anniversary celebration.

  3. Europe Versus Gazprom
    EU Commissioner Competition Gazprom EU Commissioner/Wikton Dabkowski/Flickr

    Europe Versus Gazprom

    May 1, 2015 Nina L. Khrushcheva sees signs that Vladimir Putin is losing his ability to intimidate.

  4. A War of Values With Russia
    Ukraine volunteer soldiers women cryng Russia Sergii Kharchencko/ZumaPress

    A War of Values With Russia

    Apr 20, 2015 Anders Fogh Rasmussen contends that the current conflict in Ukraine is motivated by the Kremlin’s fear of democracy.

  5. What the West Owes Ukraine
    UkraineMeeting_EEAS_Flickr EEAS/Flickr

    What the West Owes Ukraine

    Apr 17, 2015 Anders Åslund calls for more support for the Kyiv government's reform efforts.

  6. Angela Merkel’s Moment of Truth
    Merkel Hollande crowd Staatsministerium Baden-Württemberg/Flickr

    Angela Merkel’s Moment of Truth

    Feb 25, 2015 Joschka Fischer on why Germany's chancellor will have to prepare the country's citizens for its new role.

  1. klee23_Per-Anders Pettersson Getty Images_worldbank Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images

    Has Escaping the Middle-Income Trap Become Easier?

    Keun Lee urges the World Bank to adopt a more reliable measure of economic development than nominal per capita GDP.
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    Trump Can’t Stop De-Dollarization

    Hippolyte Fofack thinks the benefits of reducing reliance on the greenback will outweigh the costs of retaliatory US tariffs.
  3. yoon32_Han Myung-GuGetty Images_southkoreaimpeachment Han Myung-Gu/Getty Images

    South Korea’s Constitution Needs Fixing

    Yoon Young-kwan

    South Korea's latest political crisis is further evidence that the 1987 constitution has outlived its usefulness. To facilitate better governance and bolster policy stability, the country must establish a new political framework that includes stronger checks on the president and fosters genuine power-sharing.

    argues that breaking the cycle of political crises will require some fundamental reforms.
  4. vbadre2 image Frédéric BAZILLE, Edouard MANET, L’Atelier de Bazille Studio, 1870

    The Lost Art of Collaboration

    Vanessa Badré mines a nineteenth-century painting for insights into trust-building, creativity, and cooperation.
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    PS Commentators’ Predictions for 2025

    PS editors

    Among the major issues that will dominate attention in the next 12 months are the future of multilateralism, the ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, and the threats to global stability posed by geopolitical rivalries and Donald Trump’s second presidency. Advances in artificial intelligence, if regulated effectively, offer a glimmer of hope.

    asked PS contributors to identify the national and global trends to look out for in the coming year.
  6. adebajo12_FADEL SENNAAFP via Getty Images_USmilitaryafrica Fadel Senna/AFP via Getty Images

    What Trump’s Return Means for Africa

    Adekeye Adebajo expects a continuation of America's longstanding attitude of benign neglect toward the continent.
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    The False Promise of “Responsible Mining”

    Chelsea Hodgkins lambasts a corporate-led voluntary global standard that would harm communities and pose risks for automakers.
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    A Baseline Scenario for the Global Economy in 2025

    Mohamed A. El-Erian offers his predictions for the new year while acknowledging that the range of possible outcomes is widening.
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    A New Deal for Developing Countries

    William Ruto explains what climate-vulnerable Africa will need to strengthen their resilience and sustain economic growth.

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