Why Kyiv’s confrontation with Moscow in Eastern Ukraine will continue without an EU policy change.
A New Era for Ukraine?
After his resounding victory, Ukraine’s new president Volodymyr Zelensky vows to move the country into the 21st century.
Is Zelensky a Ukrainian Trump?
Why the choice of an unlikely figure as Volodymyr Zelensky to become President provides Ukrainians reason for hope.
Paul Manafort’s Europe Connection
Former European leaders took secret cash for their engagement in Ukraine. Will that have consequences?
The IMF Wakes Up to Fight Graft
The IMF finally realizes that assigning priority to anti-corruption is not a choice but a necessity. It is now deemed a “macro-critical” issue.
Russia Connection: Is Trump Having Sleepless Nights?
U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller is determined to go after Washington’s dark money pools.
Ukraine: Something Is Happening Here…
After using the Russian invasion diligently for plenty of international support, Ukraine’s elites aren’t holding up their side of the bargain: They keep ruining their country.
Ukraine, the West and a Dead End
What the West must do so that a reformed Ukraine can survive in the face of a continuing Russian threat.
Ukraine’s “Success Trap”
Within five to ten years, Ukraine will be a largely renewed country with less corruption and stronger rule of law than today. But Putin & Co. remain a big risk factor.
























