The long-range drones and missiles pummeling Russia showcase Kyiv’s growing military might and its determination to end its dependence on Western allies.
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Posted inLaw and Justice
Amid War in Mideast, Lingering Questions Over Killing Iran’s Leader
Assassination isn’t illegal under U.S. law, but don’t tell Trump. A legal primer.
Posted inBooks
The Price of a Lost Russia: A Correspondent’s Eulogy
More than three decades after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the promise of a democratic Russia has given way to something much darker—and far more durable.
Posted inForeign Policy
Cuba Libre: Rubio’s Big Bet on Regime Change in Havana
Without charismatic Castro and Russian/Venezuelan support, and with sky-high oil prices, the communist regime is brittle. But as the secretary of state discovers in Iran, breaking things is the easy part.
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With Iran, Obama Displayed “The Art of the Deal.” Trump Didn’t
Trump’s persona depends on the perception that no one negotiates better deals. His war on Iran proves otherwise.
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Ukraine Infantry Adapts to More Menacing Drones
For an elite unit, rapidly evolving drone warfare makes the “toughest job in the army” both easier and more perilous.
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In Kyiv’s Suburbs, Yearning for Peace, Preparing for More War
The town of Irpin commemorates three years since it held off the Russian invasion.
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Europe’s Rude Awakening
Even with the announcement about resuming military aid to Kyiv, Trump’s abandonment of Ukraine has Europe vowing strategic autonomy, but ending its military dependence on Washington won’t be easy.
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Trump Is About to Step on Putin’s Trap
Last week, the U.S. president seemed open to linking Ukraine peace talks with a new arms control negotiation. That’s just what the Russian leader wants because it increases the chance that Trump will give away the farm.
