Russia’s aggression stems from its history and political culture, not NATO expansion or the post–Cold War settlement.
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Michael McFaul: “Ukraine is Putin’s Afghanistan”
The former U.S. ambassador to Russia is all over the media, and that’s welcome. McFaul knows what makes Vladimir Putin tick.
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Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Was a Dumb Move
Vladimir Putin is stuck in a time warp.
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Adam Kinzinger’s Warning to His Fellow Republicans on January 6 and Ukraine
An interview with one of the last remaining anti-Trump conservatives in Congress.
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The Curious Timing of Putin’s Aggression Toward Ukraine
The Russian president may see a chance to further divide America and create a political liability for Biden during an election year.
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Once Again, Trump Seems to Be Doing Putin’s Bidding
After a phone call between the two leaders, the president announced a major troop withdrawal from Germany.
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Trump Is Humiliated in Europe Again
After Prime Ministers Justin Trudeau and Boris Johnson and President Emmanuel Macron privately mocked him, Trump cancelled a scheduled press conference.
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First, He Played a President on TV. Now, He’s Been Elected Ukraine’s Next President.
Fiction becomes reality as Volodymyr Zelensky’s television role as a teacher who becomes president comes true in upset election.
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Don’t Ask Trump Where Anyone Was Born
Forget about Trump claiming that Barack Obama was born in Kenya, he doesn’t even seem to know where his father was born.
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Who’s In Charge of U.S. Foreign Policy?
Trump’s national security staff is developing a pattern of ignoring his directives.
