The Resources of Russia Are Dwindling: How Putin Tries to Get Guarantees from China / This week saw a series of important international events: Blinken's visit to Kyiv and the bunker dictator's trip to China.
Genie is out of the bottle – Why Washington's Policy Delights Putin / The US reluctance to decisively strike dictators has led to international escalation
A ray of hope: Europe's Prospects to Arm Ukraine Without U.S. Help / Ukraine's alternatives shrink to defensive mode, if the U.S.fail to provide military aid
Weapons, Money, and Oil: Putin's Last Efforts to Tempt Muslims / The West Should Mobilize Amid Kremlin Threats