Commentary: Putin’s Escalation Psyop
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‘The Russians Are Preparing Something’ — Why the CIA Director Flew to Moscow
CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s secretive Aug. 25 visit to Moscow was meant to deliver a message to the Kremlin: “Don’t test us on Article…
Volker Calls for NATO-Ukraine ‘Exclusion Zone’ to Protect Allied Territory From Russian Missiles
As the United States manages a shortage of critical munitions, the U.S. intelligence community has reportedly updated its assessment on the likelihood of Russia…
Ian Brzezinski: NATO Has the Tools to Deter Russia, But May Lack the Mindset
NATO’s military and economic power may dwarf Russia’s, but for former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Europe and NATO Policy Ian Brzezinski,…
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…
Commentary: Coalition of the Unlikely — A Fledgling Anti-Kremlin Front Emerging in Eurasia
Brian Whitmore is a contributor writing for Independence Avenue Media. The views expressed are the author’s and do not necessarily reflect those of Independence…
Could Putin Invade Another Country? Esper Says NATO Must Be Ready
Mark Esper is a “big believer in NATO” — and he has a pointed message for America’s allies. The former U.S. defense secretary for…
Why Russia Can’t Stop Ukraine’s Drone Strikes | RAND Engineer Explains
Russia spent years prioritizing offensive weapons while neglecting its air defenses. Now, according to RAND defense researcher and engineer Michael Bohnert, Ukraine is exploiting…
The Kremlin Tightens Its Grip on Georgia’s Occupied Regions
On June 22, Alan Gagloev, the de facto leader of Georgia’s Russian-occupied breakaway region of South Ossetia, was summoned to the Kremlin for the…
