Every day brings new noise and fury in the crisis over Ukraine, mostly from Washington. But what is really likely to happen? There are three … What Is Going to Happen in Ukraine?Read more
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NATO and the origins of the Ukraine crisis
Today we face an avoidable crisis between the United States and Russia that was predictable, willfully precipitated, but can easily be resolved by the application … NATO and the origins of the Ukraine crisisRead more
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Facts about Ukraine
1. What has the Ukraine crisis have to do with men in funny hats? Like most conflicts over the past 2,000 years, this is, at … Facts about UkraineRead more
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War with Russia, How Did We Get Here?
Understandably enough, commentaries on the crisis between Russia and the West tend to dwell on Ukraine. After all, more than 100,000 Russian soldiers and a … War with Russia, How Did We Get Here?Read more
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Germany Refuses to Send Arms to Ukraine
Germany, where the new coalition government has refused to send weapons to Ukraine, even as the United States and other European nations have sent military … Germany Refuses to Send Arms to UkraineRead more
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The US Is Reaping What It Sowed in Ukraine
So what are Americans to believe about the rising tensions over Ukraine? The United States and Russia both claim their escalations are defensive, responding to … The US Is Reaping What It Sowed in UkraineRead more
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Ukrainians Doubt a Russian Invasion Is Imminent
The United States and Russia sparred Monday over the crisis in Ukraine at the United Nations Security Council. The United States accused Russia of preparing … Ukrainians Doubt a Russian Invasion Is ImminentRead more
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Let’s Not Have a War
Joe Biden last week said the American response in Ukraine would be proportional to Vladimir Putin’s actions. “It depends,” the president posited, thoughts drifting like … Let’s Not Have a WarRead more
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Bill Clinton’s Role in the Crisis Over Ukraine
The militarization of American foreign policy has evolved over the past thirty years. Ironically, this took place in the wake of the dissolution of the … Bill Clinton’s Role in the Crisis Over UkraineRead more
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Vladimir Putin is Not the Neville Chamberlain the US/NATO is Looking For
“I think one lesson in recent history,” US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said on January 7, referring to the entry of Russian troops into … Vladimir Putin is Not the Neville Chamberlain the US/NATO is Looking ForRead more