Tag Archives: Russia

Oil as a WMO: The West’s Weapon of Mass Obedience?

Will lower oil prices drive Saudi Arabia and Russia to pursue sensible reforms at home at long last?

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Ukraine: Survival as a Human Right

Ahead of a decisive winter, Ukraine faces a difficult battle without strong support from the West.

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Russia: Life After Empire

How much smaller is Russia today than in its days as an empire?

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The Atlantic Civilization and Its Enemies

Squeezed between a self-destructive Russia and Arab world, Western nations need to focus on their roots.

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China Loves a Weaker Russia

Why may China want to support Ukraine – even if it means quarrelling with Putin?

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Willful Ignorance on Foreign Policy

Stability through strength was and is a phantom concept

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7 Facts: Sizing Up Ukraine

Ukraine is a big deal in Europe — literally.

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Ukraine and the Return of Geopolitics

The long-term Impact of Putin’s war.

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Ukraine: A Permanent Ceasefire?

Could the worst of the fighting be over?

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Rome Fiddles While Europe Burns

Why Federica Mogherini’s selection falls far short of what the EU needs

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