Nuclear Iran – facts, goals and opportunity 

12 hours ago
Daniel Serwer

President Trump’s decision to kill the Iran nuclear deal was an obvious failure. Lack of knowledge and planning characterized his…

Winning the war with equanimity

1 week ago

As I prepare to leave Kyiv Wednesday, here are notes on issues not covered in my earlier posts. Or where…

Ukraine’s opportunities and threats

1 week ago

Western appeasement would be a serious mistake. Ending Putin's threat to Ukraine will prevent war elsewhere. That is a worthy…

Ukraine’s strengths and weaknesses

1 week ago

Whatever the strengths and weaknesses on the Ukrainian side, Moscow will not implement whatever it signs. The best that can…

Culture, religion, and education in Ukraine

1 week ago

We shouldn't expect world class museums, performances, and universities. When we find them, they merit not only praise but support.

Rebuilding Ukraine: Hopes and Challenges

2 weeks ago

I'll be speaking at the Kyiv School of Economics Monday, also via Zoom. Please join: 🗓️ Date and time: May…

First impressions of a peaceful Kyiv at war

3 weeks ago

Street signs declare: "Kyiv is waiting for you after the victory." It's a strange message to those foreigners who are…

Failure and disgrace in 100 days

4 weeks ago

The Administration is weakening the United States. That is the only thing at which it is succeeding in its disgraceful…

Heading for Kyiv, thinking about post-war

4 weeks ago

This war should end with a prosperous, democratic Ukraine in Europe. If I can contribute to that goal, my trip…

Popular protests in Serbia target Vucic

1 month ago

The question is whether the demonstrators can exploit the moment to unseat a wily and experienced operative. I don't know…