Fog of War: Defeat and Victory
Decisive outcomes on the battlefield are rare; what comes next matters more.
By Edward Lucas, for CEPA
In war, argued Carl von Clausewitz, “the result is never...
Putin–Zelenskyy Meeting Is Impossible, Say Russia’s Propagandists
Russia propagandists were in a lather of excitement during and after the Alaska summit. The mood has changed.
By Julia Davis, for CEPA
Russian state media have...
How “realism” became synonymous with capitulation
The summer of 2025 will go down in history as the moment when the foundations of Western security architecture—concepts such as “democracy,” “freedom,” and...
Putin’s Janissaries
Just before the full-scale invasion, a friend of mine made a decision that was supposed to protect her younger child, but almost led to...
Gas Transit and the Death of Russian-Made Myths
The Kremlin issued dire warnings to Europe when Gazprom’s gas transit agreement with Ukraine ended. In fact, Russia has been the loser.
By Sergiy Makogon, for CEPA
Kremlin-backed propaganda...
Trump Offered Putin Victory in Ukraine. Why did Putin Refuse?
By Peter Dickinson, for UkraineAlert
US President Donald Trump is “very disappointed” with Vladimir Putin and is giving his Russian counterpart just ten more days...
Browser History: The Kremlin’s Newest Weapon
Russia’s rulers are taking more and more extreme measures to block access to independently produced information. But there’s resistance.
By Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan, for CEPA
The Russian...
Pushkin on a Tank
Some time ago, I witnessed an extremely interesting, private exchange between two people whom I know and respect, even though their perspectives are radically...
Countering Disinformation, one International Volunteer at a Time
By Polina Lebedeva, for EUvsDisinfo
In late June, a 30-year-old German-American volunteer crossed the Polish-Ukrainian border to begin combat training with Ukraine’s armed forces. Like...
Behind the Lines: Crimean Tatars Battle to Save their Language
Suppression of language is a key part of Moscow’s drive to erase the Crimean Tatar identity as it seeks to colonize occupied Ukraine. Linguists...