The defence of Ukraine must be decoupled from abstract idealism and reframed as a test case for the viability of international law.
Whoever believes that Ukraine is where the Kremlin’s geopolitical and territorial ambitions end has little understanding of Russian foreign policy.
The two books in this feature evaluate the drivers of the Russia-Ukraine war, whilst differing on the significance of history for contemporary analyses of the war.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has firmly discredited the Russian historical narrative, which threatens Latvia’s national unity.
A gripping, evidence-based documentary on the Mariupol siege, blending brutal war footage with objective analysis, with a focus primarily on the Ukrainian side.
Putin commenced this war anticipating a swift and uncomplicated victory, but he misjudged the Ukrainian people.
Applebaum describes the threat to democracy from rising collaborations among autocracies, but could offer more depth on certain important case studies and solutions.
Understanding the variables of the conflict underscores the importance of continuous analysis and adaptive approaches in assessing its trajectory.
Niebuhr would likely want America to continue arming Ukraine because he would see it not as another Vietnam, but as Manchuria again.
A negotiated settlement would necessitate painful compromises on both sides, but it is the only viable option.
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