The Future Came Early to Georgia: Inside Russia’s 2008 War That Tested the West
By Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, Georgian forces were retreating toward Tbilisi. Ambassador John Tefft, holed up in the U.S. Embassy, called Daniel Fried —…
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How Ukraine Turned Its Postal Service Into a Diplomatic Weapon
As the United States continues to mark 250 years of independence with parades, exhibitions and events stretching into 2027, Ukraine has brought a gift…
Douglas Lute: Putin’s Options ‘Have Narrowed Dramatically’ in Ukraine — and Beyond
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s options in his war against Ukraine “have narrowed dramatically,” says former U.S. ambassador to NATO Douglas Lute. “It’s not clear…
A Futurist on What’s Wrong With AI — and What’s Still Right About the Future
Richard Yonck saw the emotional machines coming. In “Heart of the Machine,” published in 2017, the futurist argued that computers would learn to read…
Explainer: As Washington Honors Lindsey Graham, His Signature Russia Sanctions Bill Approaches a Vote
On July 28, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Washington to attend the funeral of one of Ukraine’s staunchest supporters in Congress — the…
From Soviet Rocket City to the Flamingo: Ukraine’s New Missiles
A defense startup now builds Ukraine's longest-range weapon. Analysts say Ukraine's growing homegrown missile arsenal is part of Kyiv's strategy to build long-term deterrence.
A RAND Engineer on Why Russia’s Air Defenses Are Failing — and Ukraine’s Window of Opportunity
Russia had years to prepare its air defenses for Ukrainian strike drones, but instead prioritized other things. Now, its desperate catch-up effort is being…
The American Who Cooks for Ukraine’s Soldiers
Matt Thacker is not a soldier, and he does not go to Ukraine’s front line to fight. He goes to cook. Since Russia’s full-scale…
Esper: Russia Remains a Threat — and Too Many NATO Allies Aren’t Ready for It
Mark Esper is a “big believer in NATO” and says it should be prepared to take on both a revanchist Russia and a resurgent…
