Culture, religion, and education in Ukraine

7 months 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

7 months 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

8 months 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

8 months 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

8 months 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

8 months ago

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

What US aid will look like after USAID

8 months ago

US aid will be a cash cow for Trump donors, a mainstay of autocratic regimes friendly to the US, and…

A Passover for the Palestinians

8 months ago

Might makes right can work for a while. But in the end they will need to share the land. Best…

The damage is vast and continuing

8 months ago

The simple fact is we were better off on January 19 than we are today. If Trump keeps this up,…

It’s still a long road to change

8 months ago

I was pleased today to spend an hour and a half or so among the people at the Sylvan Theater…