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To Seek Peace in Ukraine, Remember the End of the Cold War To Seek Peace in Ukraine, Remember the End of the Cold War
US-Russia relations once seemed so promising after the collapse of the USSR. An honest look at how they soured can help us understand today’s conflicts.
Feb 22, 2024 / Comment / Anatol Lieven
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Zelensky’s Visit to Washington Zelensky’s Visit to Washington
Time for some hard talking.
Sep 19, 2023 / Anatol Lieven
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The Rise and Role of Ukrainian Ethnic Nationalism The Rise and Role of Ukrainian Ethnic Nationalism
How it may endanger Ukraine’s entry into the EU.
Apr 17, 2023 / Anatol Lieven
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A Peace Settlement in Ukraine A Peace Settlement in Ukraine
If the war is to ever end, it will have to do so through some form of pragmatic compromise.
Jun 22, 2022 / Anatol Lieven
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Putin, Put’n, and Peace in Ukraine Putin, Put’n, and Peace in Ukraine
How we can emerge from crisis without war.
Jan 31, 2022 / Anatol Lieven
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Ukraine: The Most Dangerous Problem in the World Ukraine: The Most Dangerous Problem in the World
But there’s already a solution.
Nov 15, 2021 / Feature / Anatol Lieven
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A Hawk Named Hillary A Hawk Named Hillary
As her record shows, Clinton has embraced destructive nationalist myths about America’s role in the world.
Nov 25, 2014 / Feature / Anatol Lieven
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How the Afghan Counterinsurgency Threatens Pakistan How the Afghan Counterinsurgency Threatens Pakistan
Our war has radicalized Pakistanis, turning many against the West and their own government.
Dec 16, 2010 / Feature / Anatol Lieven
Letter Letter
...We All Scream for Howard Dean! Kamuela, Hawaii
Jan 28, 2009 / Letters / Our Readers and Anatol Lieven
How Obama Can Reform Russia Policy How Obama Can Reform Russia Policy
The Obama administration simply cannot afford a confrontation with Russia, given the challenges we face elsewhere.
Dec 23, 2008 / Feature / Anatol Lieven