Central, Eastern, and Southern Europe
The past is very much alive in Eastern and Central Europe. Politicians must take care, or the consequences could be grim.
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July 10, 2026
Poland and Ukraine Enter a Danger Zone
The past is very much alive in Eastern and Central Europe. Politicians must take care, or the consequences could be grim.
July 10, 2026
Russia Must Remain the Pariah of World Sports
Russia has proved time and again it doesn’t believe in fair play, preferring to cheat at every turn. Vladimir Putin’s sportswashing cannot be allowed.
July 10, 2026
The End of Pretense: War Comes Home to Russians
It is hard to gauge public opinion where dissent is outlawed, but Russians’ growing concern about the war in Ukraine suggests discontent.
July 10, 2026
A Burning Russia Warms Ukrainian Hearts
It’s momentum that gives Ukrainians hope. Every attack on the infrastructure facilitating Russia’s war is greeted as a step forward.
July 9, 2026
From Theater to Stage: Ukraine Reintegrates its Citizen Soldiers
Ukraine is helping veterans build their new lives, including through the dramatic retelling of their stories.
July 8, 2026
Frontline Felons Have Changed the Way Putin Promotes His War
Fighting in Ukraine has become the only way out of jail for many criminals, but Moscow is using it to paint the war as a path to redemption.
July 7, 2026
Poland’s Return to Greatness Amplifies Kyiv Spat
Poland is becoming a major player in Europe again, which is why the strains in its relationship with Ukraine are so important.
July 7, 2026
Why Peace Would Destroy Putin
The Kremlin's dependence on an alternative reality makes peace psychologically lethal for Russia’s leader.
July 7, 2026
Russia’s Losing Hand in the South Caucasus
The Kremlin is struggling to reassert its dominance in the South Caucasus as Azerbaijan and Armenia bury the hatchet.