Putin’s War on Ukraine
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Putin’s March of Folly
Putin’s March of Folly
Carl Bildt argues that Russia’s president has only his own poor decisions to blame for his country’s loss of status. -
The Battle Over Russia’s Central Bank Heats Up
The Battle Over Russia’s Central Bank Heats Up
Anders Åslund highlights rising political tension over the country’s rapidly deteriorating economic conditions. -
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Shifting the Paradigm in Ukraine
Shifting the Paradigm in Ukraine
Marci Shore examines the tragic causes and deadly consequences of the ban on using US weapons against targets in Russia. -
Ukraine Needs Security Guarantees
Ukraine Needs Security Guarantees
Ana Palacio views NATO as the only institution that can credibly safeguard the country’s sovereignty in the long term. -
What Would Victory in Ukraine Look Like?
What Would Victory in Ukraine Look Like?
Joseph S. Nye, Jr. considers what kind of peace settlement Ukraine might be able to accept in the near term. -
Making Sense of Russia’s War Economy
Making Sense of Russia’s War Economy
Konstantin Sonin explains the apparent resilience of growth and employment in the face of increasingly tight sanctions. -
Putin’s Ukraine Magic
Putin’s Ukraine Magic
Slavoj Žižek examines what the Kremlin’s strategy of deception means for diplomatic efforts to end the war. -
The Russian War Economy’s Days Are Numbered
The Russian War Economy’s Days Are Numbered
Anders Åslund explains why – and when – the Kremlin will run out of the resources it needs to continue its war.