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Time for NATO to Get Tough with Orban

Why Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban is so enamored with Vladimir Putin – and what the West should do about it.

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That Cold January 20, 2025

Living in a world where Xi and even Putin still stand tall and U.S. and European interests over how to deal with Russia and China differ significantly.

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Gazprom: The Dark Shadow Over Europe

In the run-up to the Ukraine invasion, Gazprom has conclusively proven that it is not a business but a politico-military enterprise – a central part of Putin’s war-making kit.

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Bennett Is Siding With Putin, the Ruthless Killer

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By opting for “neutrality” on Putin’s war against Ukraine, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has gravely betrayed Israel’s founding moral principles.

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Potatoes: Not Just Chipper Tubers

A short global history of the potato plus a recipe for an exceptional potato salad

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Bringing Russian Oligarchs to Justice

Why we need to worry that the current zeal of Western authorities to go after the Russian oligarchs will decline over time.

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How the War in Ukraine Affects Africa

Poor countries bear a disproportionate brunt of Putin’s war. But the fundamental reshaping of energy policies also offers seeds of hope for Africa.

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Donovan Carillo’s Story of Courage and Persistence

The story of an Olympic competitor from Mexico shows the struggle against gender-based prejudice in sport.

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Schröder, Putin and the Laws of Omerta

Mario Puzo’s “The Godfather” movie is all you need to understand Gerhard Schröder, the former German Chancellor and close Putin crony.

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Korea’s Anti-Feminist Angry Young Men

How a feminist backlash became a campaign issue in the South Korean presidential election

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