‘I Bought Iodine, I Hope I Won't Need It’
How Ukrainians are reacting to the continuing threat of "nuclear terror"
The Renegade Club
In their deadly dance, Moscow and Pyongyang are boasting that they don’t need anyone as they concoct havoc from a bubble of global isolationism.
Ukraine’s Deliberate Push to Secure Victory
“Ukraine is eating the Russian bear one bite at a time. Death by a thousand cuts as the saying goes, but eventually they need to deliver a decisive blow.”
End of the Black Sea Grain Initiative: What’s Next?
Russia’s termination of the Black Sea Grain Initiative has affected much more than just Ukraine’s food exports. The entire world will feel its ripple effect.
Kyiv’s Underground Bars – a Hotbed of Civil Society
Local “watering holes” – some literally underground – serve drinks to help Kyivites relax, host erudite history discussion groups, and function as air raid bomb shelters.
Ukraine - Solutions Need to Be Found for Grain Exports
Capacity through Danube ports could potentially be raised by another 1 million tons, which could go a long way to fill the shortfall from the loss of the Black Sea route, Timothy Ash writes.
Israel's War Within
Israel arrives at a turning point because its extremist religious leaders have power politically as well as demographically.
Putin’s Disorganized Irrationality and the On-going Erosion of Russian Statehood
“Putin’s leadership continues to erode Russia’s economic and military security. His actions do nothing to enhance the welfare of Russian citizens.”
The Prigozhin Parable
What is the significance of the Prigozhin affair? Some say it shows Putin’s weakness because he didn’t jail Prigozhin.
Putin’s Biggest Mistake Was Believing Ukrainians Were Really Russians
Russian imperialist myopia and bravado has led to the Kremlin’s humiliation and international isolation, and the only way out is to change the prevailing mindset and face realities.
Odesa and the Fallout for Barbaric Russia, Accomplices and the West
Russia’s barbaric recent attacks on Odesa signify a new stage in its war on Ukraine. Will the international community heed this and respond accordingly?
A Cry of Frustration but Not Despair, for Ukraine Will Win - But what Needs to be Done
Ukraine rightly asks its Western supporters to step up the military assistance and security it needs, but ultimately it will have to become self-reliant.
With Putin’s war of aggression approaching its third anniversary, the financial, technological, and demographic hurdles facing the Russian economy are more severe than is commonly understood.
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