Stalemate or Escalation in Ukraine Stalemate or Escalation in Ukraine
With the war in Ukraine grinding into stalemate, the danger is no longer breakthrough but escalation beyond anyone’s control.
Jun 3, 2026 / Anatol Lieven
Trump Is Weaponizing Long-Standing Restrictions on Freedom to Travel to Cuba Trump Is Weaponizing Long-Standing Restrictions on Freedom to Travel to Cuba
The administration is targeting travelers who criticize US policy.
Jun 1, 2026 / David Montgomery
Trump’s Fickle Iran Policy Trump’s Fickle Iran Policy
He is now a rudderless potentate.
Jun 1, 2026 / Michael T. Klare
Drones? Europe’s Automakers Are Taking Orders. Drones? Europe’s Automakers Are Taking Orders.
French car company Renault seeks a foothold in rearmament.
May 27, 2026 / Harrison Stetler
An Alternative View of What’s Next After the Trump-Xi Summit An Alternative View of What’s Next After the Trump-Xi Summit
Hawkish rhetoric from the national security establishment isn’t grappling with the complex challenges posed by China’s rise.
May 26, 2026 / Jake Werner
The CIA Goes to Cuba The CIA Goes to Cuba
After decades of covert operations, the CIA director has given the Cubans an overt ultimatum for change on the island.
May 18, 2026 / Peter Kornbluh
Reeling From the UK Election and the Collapse of Labour Reeling From the UK Election and the Collapse of Labour
Labour leadership’s free fall is also tied to its lack of respect for the base it relies on to function.
May 12, 2026 / Marcus Barnett
Pedro Sánchez Isn’t Waiting for a Savior Pedro Sánchez Isn’t Waiting for a Savior
At a recent summit, Spain’s prime minister gathered leftist leaders and warned of a new authoritarian world order.
May 12, 2026 / Nomiki Konst
How Closing the Strait of Hormuz Has Sparked a Wider Energy Debate in Europe How Closing the Strait of Hormuz Has Sparked a Wider Energy Debate in Europe
The lessons from these shocks is clear.
May 11, 2026 / Stanley Reed
Hungary Just Showed How to Kick Out a Strongman Hungary Just Showed How to Kick Out a Strongman
Trump is using authoritarian tactics that were perfected by Viktor Orbán. But the Hungarian authoritarian leader’s defeat may also offer a road map for beating Trumpism.
May 8, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky