Ideas
Explainer: Russia's Illegal Plan to Annex More of Ukraine
As Moscow clears Red Square for a Friday ceremony, a look at popular sentiment in the four distinct regions.
Threats
US to Send 18 More HIMARS to Ukraine Under Latest $1B Aid Package
But they won’t be available for two years, Pentagon says.
Ideas
Nord Stream Leaks Underline Gray-Zone Risks
Damaging a neighbor’s environment can be easy, cheap, and deniable.
Ideas
Edging Towards the Nuclear Abyss
In doctrine and posture, the world’s nuclear powers are making nuclear war more, not less, likely.
Ideas
Putin’s War, and His Rule, Are In Trouble
Russia’s mobilization is an epic disaster. Can it become a movement against the regime?
Ideas
Putin’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week Looks Even Worse Through a China Lens
A series of meetings reveal how Beijing is stealing Russia’s influence even in its own backyard.
Ideas
In NYC, a Bronx Cheer for Putin, Trump, and the Aging UN
As the General Assembly met for the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine, Biden warned against nuclear war and the UN’s growing irrelevance. Will he do more?
Threats
Ukraine: Russia’s Draft, Setbacks Mean It’s Time for More Advanced Weapons
Kyiv’s winter wishlist includes long-range artillery, armored Humvees, kamikaze drones, and more.
Ideas
War Is No Reason to Put Arms-Control Negotiations on Hold
The possibility that Russia might use nuclear weapons in Ukraine is just one of the nuclear dangers we must address.
Threats
Russia Increasing Aggression Over Syria As Ukraine Losses Mount
“It’s a bit concerning,” CENTCOM air chief says, as Russia’s strikes put U.S. forces in Syria at greater risk.
Science & Tech
US Soldiers Provide Telemaintenance as Ukrainians MacGyver Their Weapons
Milley visits Polish airbase to check on defenses, American repair crew.
Ideas
Ukraine’s Success Shows Mastery of 3 Essential Skills of Modern Warfare
Operational art can still trump relative combat power, and deception is still possible in our age of satellites and cellphones.
Threats
NATO Forges Plans to Surge Forces to Baltics In a Crisis
Estonia is planning new training areas and infrastructure under a defense budget increase.
Policy