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      Even as War Rages, It’s Not Too Soon for U.S. Policymakers to Look Over Horizon
      Mar31

      Even as War Rages, It’s Not Too Soon for U.S. Policymakers to Look Over Horizon

      As Russia’s war in Ukraine grinds on and the humanitarian disaster deepens, Washington may be tempted to focus exclusively on punishing Putin. But that approach might well backfire. Over the long term, the United States wants stability and peace in and around Ukraine and to ensure that Moscow pays a cost for its aggression without making it...

      Putin’s Actions in Ukraine Are Spilling North
      Mar31

      Putin’s Actions in Ukraine Are Spilling North

      The decision of seven Arctic countries to suspend collaborative work with Russia in the Arctic is by far the most severe and consequential break in cooperation the region has ever seen. This breakdown of Arctic diplomacy could have several important impacts on the region and could potentially threaten the United States as well as its allies....

      The Ukrainian Military Has Defied Expectations. Here Is How U.S. Security Aid Contributed
      Mar31

      The Ukrainian Military Has Defied Expectations. Here Is How U.S. Security Aid Contributed

      Ukraine’s military was unprepared and largely ineffective when Russia’s military seized Crimea in 2014. By 2022, Ukraine appears to have overcome at least some of the earlier challenges. Did U.S. security assistance make the Ukrainian military more effective? …read more Source::...

      How Can the United States Support Democracies in the Former USSR?
      Sep17

      How Can the United States Support Democracies in the Former USSR?

      The West has only modest capacity to influence circumstances in most post-Soviet countries. In Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia and Moldova, however, the West has the potential to make a real difference by supporting civil society and improved governance. …read more Source::...

      Book Review: Ukraine and the Art of Strategy by Lawrence Freedman
      Apr17

      Book Review: Ukraine and the Art of Strategy by Lawrence Freedman

      The crisis in Ukraine has proved a watershed moment for Russia’s relations with the West. In Ukraine and the Art of Strategy, Lawrence Freedman presents a brief history of the conflict and analyzes it in the context of strategic theory. …read more Source:...

      No Russian Let-Up on Ukraine
      Dec08

      No Russian Let-Up on Ukraine

      Moscow’s seizure of Crimea and war in eastern Ukraine have led the West to sanction Russians and expand aid to Ukraine, and NATO to shift land and air forces eastward. Expanded Russian coercion may draw more NATO naval power closer to Russia’s shores and lead to tougher sanctions. …read more Source:...

      RAND Identifies New Strategies for Countering Russian Social Media Influence in Eastern Europe
      Apr12

      RAND Identifies New Strategies for Countering Russian Social Media Influence in Eastern Europe

      Russia is waging a social media campaign in the Baltics, Ukraine and nearby states to sow dissent against neighboring governments, as well as NATO and the European Union. …read more Source:...

      Kremlin Untruths Boomerang
      Dec05

      Kremlin Untruths Boomerang

      The main sources of strain in Moscow’s ties with the West are actions, such as Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. But untruths add fuel to the fire and can provoke stronger Western reactions and impede the search for solutions. …read more Source:...

      The Ukraine Crisis: Why Everyone Loses
      Apr20

      The Ukraine Crisis: Why Everyone Loses

      The Ukraine conflict has left every major actor involved worse off than it was before, and a resolution seems as elusive as ever. An inclusive dialogue on the regional order could be the first step toward defusing the conflict. …read more Source:...

      How to Partner With Putin
      Mar04

      How to Partner With Putin

      Improving relations with Russia, a priority for President Donald Trump, is a worthy goal. He could make progress by seeking to partner with Russia on some issues, like North Korea, while keeping up heat on others, such as aggression in Ukraine. …read more Source:...