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Ukraine: This Time Is Different

A new commitment by Ukrainians to vigilance over their political leaders.

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Putin’s Failure as a Grand Strategist

Vladimir Putin’s obsession with power could cause Russia to slip down the dragon’s throat.

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How Far Will Putin Go?

A rebounding Ukraine provides Putin with tougher choices.

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1814 or 1914? The Fateful Choice in 2014

The surprising way in which historical choices present themselves in cycles that are 100 years apart.

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From Sarajevo to Brussels: The Big Picture

The European Union helped to create a grand European peace.

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America’s False Middle East Prophet

Venerated Fouad Ajami built his true legacy on falsehoods and foolishness.

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Europe: June 1914 Vs. June 2014

How Europe went from barbarity to civilization over the course of the 20th century.

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Pakistan Needs Regional and Global Alliances to Fight the Extremists

Will the attack on Karachi’s airport change the way Pakistan’s government deals with the Taliban?

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Reforming Democracy and the Future of History

To spread Democracy, democratic nations must look inward first.

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Ukraine’s Balcerowicz Moment

Ukraine’s present duress could help push forward necessary reforms.

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