A Just Ceasefire or Just a Ceasefire?
The war in Ukraine must end with a defeat of Putinism.
The End of Dissent
Foreign agent laws in Russia, El Salvador, and elsewhere threaten the entire international edifice of laws and institutions that support the right to dissent.
Protests at the Pump
Even small increases in the price of gas can generate protests, like in Kazakhstan. But actually, we’re not paying anywhere near enough for gas.
The Crusade Against Press Freedom
The latest attacks on journalists and news organizations by corrupt populists are contributing to a global rollback of fundamental rights.
Are We Near the End of NATO?
Problems with Turkey, Eastern Europe, and Donald Trump could tear the rickety alliance apart at the seams.
Why the World Is Becoming the Un-Sweden
Convergence theory predicted that the world would become like Swedish social democracy. Why has the opposite happened?
Hungary: A Cancer in the Middle of Europe
Something is dreadfully wrong with Hungary–and it could spread to the rest of Europe.
What Happened to Europe?
These days, membership in the European Union comes with no guarantees.
Balkan Blues
“He insisted that I couldn’t understand Bulgaria until I’d listened to the Balkan blues.”