Ukraine’s opportunities and threats

10 months 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

10 months 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

10 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

10 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

11 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

11 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

11 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

11 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

11 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

11 months ago

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