The Erosion of the Nuclear Taboo
In the context of the war in Ukraine, the world may be entering a more dangerous phase where the use of nuclear weapons, however localised and limited, emerges as an option.
Religion in International Relations and the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
It is helpful to consider the influence of a quasi-religious worldview with regard to the conflict and the role of Putin.
Opinion – The West’s Mental Lockdown over Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine
Can the West really not hang together discussing a more complex narrative in which Russia’s concerns do not constitute just cause for atrocities, but may nevertheless have some basis?
Great Power Management of the Ukraine Conflict
EU candidate status, and the institutional engagement that it entails, has the potential to alter power relations in eastern Europe and between Russia and the West.
Opinion – NATO’s Real Message to the Kremlin
Unfortunately, Western leaders seem more concerned with kudos from Kyiv than with their opponent’s perspective.
Opinion – Russia’s Choices in Ukraine
After the conquest of the Donbas it would make sense to seek an armistice, but Russia seems blinded by its own propaganda and buoyed by its gains – costly as they have been.
Returning to Realism: The Other Face of the Ukraine Crisis
An upgrade in US thinking to view Russia as a contemporary country with present-day policy goals as opposed to just an irredentist dying regime should be considered.
Ignore the Paradox: Russia, Ukraine, and Nuclear Deterrence
There is no empirical evidence that the assumption of emboldened and risk-acceptant conventional conflict behavior of Russia is in some way caused by, or protected by, MAD.
Opinion – U.S. Foreign Policy and Democratic Erosion in Allied States
Relations measured on a foundation of shared democracy, rather than on defense capabilities, will prove stronger when these partnerships are tested.
Opinion – Why Does the World Bank Not Classify Ukraine as ‘In Conflict’?
Ukraine is one of the largest borrowers of IMF and World Bank money, and the country holds huge debt obligations from countries and external creditors worldwide.
