As Germany’s next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, prepares to step up support for Ukraine, the Kremlin is already trying to contain him with intimidation tactics. Merz’s response to Moscow’s threats will say much about his ability to lead Europe as the…
Georgia’s disputed parliamentary elections on October 26 plunged the country into a democratic crisis, jeopardizing its EU candidacy and Euro-Atlantic trajectory. At the heart of the crisis is evidence of electoral manipulation, Russian interference, and a ruling party seemingly determined…
As Ukrainians headed to church on the morning of April 13 to attend Palm Sunday services, two Russian ballistic missiles struck the center of Sumy, killing at least 35 people and wounding more than 100. The Palm Sunday bombing was…
Turn off the cameras. Cut salaries. Cancel investigations. This is the reality facing Ukraine’s independent media, which serves as a vital firewall against Kremlin disinformation, as the U.S. freezes almost all support. Since January 2025, the United States has quietly…
Chinese President Xi Jinping is promoting free trade during his visit to Southeast Asia this week, portraying China as a source of “stability and confidence.” On Monday, he was greeted with pomp and ceremony in Hanoi by Vietnamese President Luong…
Investigators were working to uncover the motive behind the weekend arson attack on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s mansion, the latest act of political violence in the United States. They began digging into Cody Balmer’s past after authorities say he climbed…
A number of Western officials and security services have recently warned of the growing challenges posed by Russian hybrid warfare. The threat is not new, of course. The Kremlin has a long history of engaging in hybrid aggression against the…
This month marks the twentieth anniversary of Ukraine’s Orange Revolution. When protests over a rigged presidential election first erupted in central Kyiv on November 22, 2004, few observers could have imagined that they were witnessing the beginning of a geopolitical…
The European Union urgently needs a strategy on Russia. A strategy document that sets out a strong vision and comes with adequate political instruments and financial commitments would signal to the United States that Europe understands the threat posed by…
BUCHAREST – The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) launched an international tender on Monday to find a new investor for Moldova’s main seaport, Giurgiulesti. Romania has expressed interest in the strategically located port on the Danube. Following Russia’s…