Democratic Resilience
When Putin’s mouthpieces talk about something, there’s always a reason. Russians have renewed cause to worry.
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July 28, 2026
Russian Mass Mobilization? A Non-Denial Denial
When Putin’s mouthpieces talk about something, there’s always a reason. Russians have renewed cause to worry.
July 28, 2026
No Road Back to Putin, the Shakespearean Villain
Ill-considered European statements about talks with Russia demonstrate confusion and lessons still unlearned.
July 27, 2026
Ukraine’s Defense Crisis Isn’t Over Yet
For years, Ukraine’s reformers have diagnosed the army’s structural flaws from the sidelines. Now, they own the battle space.
July 24, 2026
Kremlin Throttles the Internet
The Kremlin’s incessant, restrictive attack on the Internet has apparently scored some successes in limiting the population's usage.
July 21, 2026
‘Operation Cleansing Fire’ Singes Orbán Allies
There has been a breathtaking series of changes in Hungary. The pace is barely slowing as the weeks roll by.
July 20, 2026
Serbian Intelligence: Starting From Scratch
The country’s spy agencies are designed for an earlier age. The threat is rising and the need for reform is critical.
July 16, 2026
Russia’s Raddled Stock Market
Vladimir Putin hoped to double the size of the stock market. He has comprehensively failed, and there’s no obvious fix to be found.
July 15, 2026
The Kremlin Smiles on Russia’s Rock’n’Roll Renaissance
KINO, a rock band that provided the soundtrack to the fall of the Soviet empire, is back in fashion, and the Kremlin is happy to play along.
July 15, 2026
The Moldova-Romania Unification Riddle
For the first time since Moldovan independence, reuniting with Romania is backed by leaders in both countries, and public opinion is warming.