Ukraine

Opinion – Trump’s Reversal of Nixonian Logic

Craig R. Myers • Mar 2 2025 • Articles

The debate over the ending of the Ukraine war indicates that realpolitik has returned, and it’s not pleasant to watch.

Comparing Nationalism in Ukraine and Georgia

Nicholas Chkhaidze and Taras Kuzio • Feb 26 2025 • Articles

Factors such as history, country conditions and religion suggest that scholars need to be more nuanced in their study of nationalism.

Review – 20 Days in Mariupol

Martin Duffy • Feb 15 2025 • Features

A gripping, evidence-based documentary on the Mariupol siege, blending brutal war footage with objective analysis, with a focus primarily on the Ukrainian side.

Applying Just War Theory to the Russo-Ukrainian War

Nazar Syvak • Feb 9 2025 • Articles

Prisoner release, war crime trials, an official apology, return of territories, reparations, and demilitarization are essential for jus post bellum – anything short of that will constitute an unjust peace.

Review – To Run the World

Constantine Pleshakov • Jan 20 2025 • Features

While Radchenko’s examination of Russia’s struggle for recognition is compelling, the juggling of interpretive and narrative histories throughout the book lacks cohesion.

Opinion – Germany, Europe and Potential Outcomes of the Ukraine War

Hans-Georg Ehrhart • Jan 19 2025 • Articles

Berlin should be careful not to grow into a hegemonic role in the long run because this could entice conflict and the build-up of counter-alliances.

Opinion – 2025’s Gas Crisis in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Martin Duffy • Jan 13 2025 • Articles

The severing of gas pipeline flows between Russia and Ukraine occurs as Ukraine faces increasing pressure to negotiate an end to hostilities.

What Motivated Putin to Invade Ukraine?

Bulent Gokay and Lily Hamourtziadou • Dec 29 2024 • Articles

Putin commenced this war anticipating a swift and uncomplicated victory, but he misjudged the Ukrainian people.

Opinion – Immediate Ceasefire in Ukraine Is a Double-Edged Sword

Jinghao Zhou • Dec 16 2024 • Articles

History shows that what cannot be achieved on the battlefield is unlikely to be obtained at the negotiating table.

Opinion – Reinhold Niebuhr and the Future of US Support for Ukraine

Craig R. Myers • Nov 12 2024 • Articles

Niebuhr would likely want America to continue arming Ukraine because he would see it not as another Vietnam, but as Manchuria again.

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