Putin is hesitating but not yet lost

2 years ago

Russian President Putin has given his military orders to prepare for the invasion of Ukraine, but he is hesitating to…

Stevenson’s army, February 20

2 years ago

- NYT says 2 teams of computer scientists have identified 2 likely QAnon authors. - NYT says DOJ is changing…

Stevenson’s army, February 19

2 years ago

Stay current with NYT's Ukraine updates. WSJ reportsRussian missile tests. -Fiona Hilll comments. I strongly recommend signing up for Politico's…

Putin’s ugly war of choice

2 years ago

Today the de facto authorities in the Russian-controlled parts of Ukraine are ordering the mass evacuation of civilians to Russia.…

Stevenson’s army, February 18

2 years ago

- Reuters has details on emerging Iran nuclear deal. -WaPo has background on French withdrawals from Africa. - GAO assesses…

Stevenson’s army, February 17

2 years ago

- Dan Drezner discusses loss of trust in US military. - Reuters says Biden wants big increase in defense spending.…

Putin still has dirty tricks up his sleeve

2 years ago

Russian President Putin has suggested he is withdrawing some forces from around Ukraine. No Westerner has yet confirmed this. President…

Stevenson’s army, February 16

2 years ago

- USTR report says China has failed to live up to trade commitments. - FP lists new US economic restrictions…

Convergence is desirable but not magical

2 years ago

My SAIS colleague Ed Joseph argues that recognition of Kosovo by the four NATO member non-recognizers would weaken Serbia’s position…

Stevenson’s army, February 15

2 years ago

- WaPo reports WH bragging about its "Tiger Team" at NSC, which for months has studied scenarios and war-gamed responses…