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Russia’s War on Europe in Ukraine

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Despite yet another ceasefire, fighting in eastern Ukraine continues, and a viable diplomatic solution looks ever more unlikely. Just what is Vladimir Putin’s endgame?

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  1. The Rain on Russia’s Parade
    Vladimir Putin Alexei Nikolsky/ZumaPress

    The Rain on Russia’s Parade

    May 6, 2015 Angela Stent explains why US-Russian relations are worse than at any point since the fall of the Soviet Union.

  2. Putin on Parade
    Russia victory parade tanks Dai Tianfang/ZumaPress

    Putin on Parade

    May 4, 2015 Nina L. Khrushcheva reflects on the surreal nature of Russia's upcoming World War II anniversary celebration.

  3. Europe Versus Gazprom
    EU Commissioner Competition Gazprom EU Commissioner/Wikton Dabkowski/Flickr

    Europe Versus Gazprom

    May 1, 2015 Nina L. Khrushcheva sees signs that Vladimir Putin is losing his ability to intimidate.

  4. A War of Values With Russia
    Ukraine volunteer soldiers women cryng Russia Sergii Kharchencko/ZumaPress

    A War of Values With Russia

    Apr 20, 2015 Anders Fogh Rasmussen contends that the current conflict in Ukraine is motivated by the Kremlin’s fear of democracy.

  5. What the West Owes Ukraine
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    What the West Owes Ukraine

    Apr 17, 2015 Anders Åslund calls for more support for the Kyiv government's reform efforts.

  6. Angela Merkel’s Moment of Truth
    Merkel Hollande crowd Staatsministerium Baden-Württemberg/Flickr

    Angela Merkel’s Moment of Truth

    Feb 25, 2015 Joschka Fischer on why Germany's chancellor will have to prepare the country's citizens for its new role.

  1. nishtar8_AMAURY HAUCHARDAFP via Getty Images_africavaccine Amaury Hauchard/AFP via Getty Images

    Fifty Years of Immunization Success Call for 50 More

    Sania Nishtar touts the remarkable results of global collaboration on routine vaccination and foresees continued progress.
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    Trump on Trial

    From a long list of criminal indictments to unfavorable voter demographics, there is plenty standing between presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump and a second term in the White House. But a Trump victory in the November election remains a distinct possibility – and a cause for serious economic concern.

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    The IMF Chose the Right Leader the Wrong Way

    Ngaire Woods thinks the Fund’s process for selecting its managing director is woefully out of step with today’s world.
  4. bildt122_Mikhail SvetlovGetty Images_trumpputin Mikhail Svetlov/Getty Images

    Trump Is Putin’s Only Hope Now

    Carl Bildt considers the implications of Ukraine finally receiving the Western military aid it has been waiting for.
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    How to Rebuild Trust in Public Institutions

    Eleanor Carter & Carolyn J. Heinrich highlight the value of face-to-face interactions at a time when governments are phasing out in-person services.
  6. isenberg1_TIMOTHY A. CLARYPOOLAFP via Getty Images_trumptrial Timothy A. Clary/Pool/AFP via Getty Images

    Is Trump Above the Law?

    Nancy Isenberg

    Contrary to what former US President Donald Trump would have the American public believe, no president enjoys absolute immunity from criminal prosecution. To suggest otherwise is to reject a bedrock principle of American democracy: the president is not a monarch.

    explains why the US Supreme Court must reject the former president's claim to immunity from prosecution.
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    Ukraine Is Far From Doomed

    Tatyana Deryugina & Anastassia Fedyk

    When comparing Ukraine’s situation in 2024 to Europe’s in 1941, Russia’s defeat seems entirely possible. But it will require the West, and the US in particular, to put aside domestic political squabbles and muster the political will to provide Ukraine with consistent and robust military and financial assistance.

    compare Russia's full-scale invasion to World War II and see reason to hope – as long as aid keeps flowing.
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    The Pandemic Financing Developing Countries Need

    Rachel Glennerster urges multilateral development banks to establish mechanisms that enable at-risk vaccine purchases.
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    The Geopolitics of Africa’s Debt Crisis

    Anne O. Krueger urges developed countries to back efforts by the IMF and the World Bank to promote growth-enhancing reforms.

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