InternationalCommentary
The Next Steps on the Road to Brexit
Britain’s vote to leave the European Union on June 23 was a milestone in the history of the United Kingdom, and of the defense of… Read More
InternationalNews
After Crimea ‘Incursions,’ Russia and Ukraine Step Back From All-Out War
KYIV, Ukraine—In a familiar cycle of brinksmanship, Russia and Ukraine once again edged toward the brink of open war last week, only for the bellicose… Read More
InternationalAnalysis
‘I Thought You’d Forgotten’: Visiting My Friend, a Wounded Ukrainian Soldier
KYIV, Ukraine—There were three beds in the hospital room. Two were empty and in the middle bed was my friend Nemo. He was naked except… Read More
InternationalAnalysis
A Year After His Death, What I Wish I Could Tell the Ukrainian Soldier I Befriended
KYIV, Ukraine—One year ago on Saturday, a 19-year-old Ukrainian soldier named Daniel Kasyanenko died on a battlefield in eastern Ukraine. He died alongside one of… Read More
InternationalNews
Russia’s Moves, Terrorism Fuel Talk of War in Europe
KYIV, Ukraine—Whether referring to Russian aggression in the east or to the threat of Islamist terrorism in the West, Europe’s political, media, and religious elite… Read More
InternationalNews
Journalist’s Murder, Kerry Trip to Moscow Among Events That Rattle Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine—Little more than two weeks ago, things were looking up for Ukraine. Fighting had tapered off in the ongoing war in eastern Ukraine and… Read More
InternationalNews
After Nice, France Grapples With How to Combat Terrorism
KYIV, Ukraine—The terrorist attack in Nice spurred finger pointing among France’s political elite about insufficient security during Bastille Day celebrations, as well as a sober… Read More
InternationalNews
France Is at War, Officials Say After Terrorist Attack in Nice Kills at Least 84
KYIV, Ukraine—At 3:45 a.m. Friday, just hours after a man drove a large truck through a crowd in the French seaside town of Nice, killing… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Moldova Whistleblower Exposes ‘Bank Robbery of the Century,’ Raises IMF Questions
As the West develops its strategy to deal with a resurgent Russia, more must be done to focus on the so-called gray areas lying between… Read More
InternationalNews
While NATO Discussed Russian Aggression, Fighting Spiked in Eastern Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine—Over the weekend, as NATO leaders in Warsaw, Poland, were discussing ways to counter Russian aggression, the conflict in eastern Ukraine concurrently spiked to… Read More
InternationalNews
Russian Threat Takes Center Stage at NATO’s Warsaw Summit
WARSAW, Poland—Russian aggression, radical Islamist terrorism, the refugee crisis, Brexit, Afghanistan. The list of challenges NATO leaders faced at the biennial summit here over the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Keep Calm and Carry On Trading
Former British Prime Minister David Cameron warned that it could lead to war. A Brookings Institution scholar wondered ominously if it was the “greatest catastrophe”… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Why Americans Should Care About Attacks on Religious Liberty in Russia
There are troubling new developments in Russia. Russia’s parliament, the Federal Assembly, has just approved so-called anti-terrorism legislation that criminalizes free speech and that attacks religious… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Istanbul Terrorist Attack Is Another Strike in ISIS Ramadan Offensive
As the death toll mounts from the June 28 terrorist attack on Istanbul’s Ataturk airport, it appears that the attack bears the fingerprints of the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Obama Administration’s Goal Is to Undermine Brexit Vote
Before Britain’s historic vote to leave the European Union last Thursday, the Obama administration was eager to pressure the British people to stay in. They… Read More
InternationalNews
After Brexit, Paul Ryan Calls for ‘Special’ Trade Deal With Britain
House Speaker Paul Ryan is calling for the United States to engage in a free trade agreement with the United Kingdom once it completes the… Read More
InternationalNews
What Brexit Means for the European Union’s Future
Britain’s decision to leave the European Union could inspire other disaffected nations to consider a way out unless the bloc responds to anxiety across the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
What Does Brexit Mean for America’s Economy?
Last Thursday, British voters chose to leave the European Union, 52 percent to 48 percent. The vote will have significant political implications in the U.K. and may tilt… Read More
InternationalCommentary
How Congress Should Seize the Brexit Opportunity
This week, the people of Britain won a major victory for democracy and sovereignty by voting to leave the European Union. Many on the left,… Read More
InternationalCommentary
For Britain, June 23 Is Independence Day
In a historic referendum, by a margin of a million votes, the British people have decided to leave the European Union. Brexit is no longer… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Why Americans Should Celebrate the Brexit Vote
The momentous victory for the Brexit campaign signals a new era of freedom for the British people. Britain outside the EU will be a stronger… Read More
InternationalNews
How Immigration Fueled the Brexit Result
The vote by Britons on Thursday to leave the European Union doubled as a referendum on how the country views the issue of immigration. With… Read More
InternationalCommentary
America Stands With UK on Brexit
On June 23 citizens of the United Kingdom will have the opportunity to choose freedom, sovereignty, and independence from the European Union. Americans, knowing a… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Congressional Letter Urges Obama to Rethink Brexit
Britain’s referendum on its membership of the European Union—which might lead to its exit (known as Brexit)—will take place on June 23. After a pause… Read More
InternationalCommentary
NATO Sends Clear Message to Putin
Thousands of American troops have been taking part in a large-scale military exercise on NATO’s front-line state of Poland, which borders Vladimir Putin’s Russia, its… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Putin Has Imperial (Not Soviet) Aspirations
Whoever wins the race to the White House is going to have to deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin from day one. Hopefully, the next… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Putin Ups His Persecution of Social Media Users
The Kremlin has started cracking down with increasing severity on users of social media who dare to criticize the state of affairs in Russia or… Read More
InternationalCommentary
The Horrors of Growing up in Communist Romania
As a young attorney under Nicolae Ceauscescu’s vicious Communist regime in Romania, I spent my entire life searching for the truth. When I finally found truth in the pages… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Europe Rolls Over on Greek Debt (Again), With No Reforms
European Union checklist for May 2016: 1) Greek Loans Rolled Over (again!)—Check! 2) Crisis Averted (again!)—Check! 3) Structural Problems in Greece Left Unsolved (again!)—Check! To… Read More
InternationalNews
Russia Releases Jailed Ukrainian Pilot
KYIV, Ukraine—As part of a prisoner swap, Russia has released jailed Ukrainian army helicopter pilot and Member of Parliament Nadia Savchenko, who became a national… Read More
