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'No rules now' - Putin's war of open lawlessness is already targeting Europe

'No rules now' - Putin's war of open lawlessness is already targeting Europe

The Hill — Putin's new orders sound like total war - unrestricted in terms of the weapons used, the territory or combatants involved and the objectives pursued, in total disregard of the laws of war....

Kaliningrad is just Putin's red herring

Kaliningrad is just Putin's red herring

The Hill — Moscow is hellbent on messaging to NATO that Kaliningrad - its exclave that is nestled between Poland and Lithuania on the Baltic Sea - is the new nuclear red line in Europe. In the wake of "The Wargame" - a British TV miniseries being aired by Sky News that explores the United Kingdom's potential responses if...

Are the Russians coming?

Are the Russians coming?

The Hill — Winter is soon coming, and so too is a growing dread across Europe. It is dawning on European capitals that Russian President Vladimir Putin's only conventional path to victory in Ukraine may lie t...

Trump had to crush Iran instead of making deals. He didn't - now he pays the price.

Trump had to crush Iran instead of making deals. He didn't - now he pays the price.

The Hill — Last April, President Trump scolded Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on warfare. Trump told Zelensky, "When you start a war, you got to know you can win." That advice was inapt to...

In Ukraine, Putin is running out of time and options

In Ukraine, Putin is running out of time and options

The Hill — As the war in Ukraine enters day 1,659, Vladimir Putin weighs four risky options ranging from diplomatic pressure to massive escalation.

Iran is no Vietnam, but Trump is mimicking Lyndon Johnson's failed approach

Iran is no Vietnam, but Trump is mimicking Lyndon Johnson's failed approach

The Hill — Trump needs to learn the lesson in Iran that Johnson never did in Vietnam: that there is no slow squeezing of the enemy to the negotiating table.

Trump shifts toward regime change in Iran, but by other means

Trump shifts toward regime change in Iran, but by other means

The Hill — Donald Trump launches 'Operation Economic Outcast,' utilizing massive sanctions and a naval blockade to pressure Iran toward regime change.

Ratcliffe Visits Russia to Stave Off World War III

Ratcliffe Visits Russia to Stave Off World War III

Kyiv Post — The director of the CIA went to Moscow on an unexpected visit to pour cold water on a rapidly overheating engine driving the world to all-out war.

Et tu, Fedorov? The betrayal of Volodymyr Zelensky.

Et tu, Fedorov? The betrayal of Volodymyr Zelensky.

The Hill — Mykhailo Fedorov, the country's former defense minister and a longtime political ally of Zelensky, called for a legal way to be found for Ukraine to hold wartime elections, even though the na...

There is no negotiating with Iran - Trump must stop trying

There is no negotiating with Iran - Trump must stop trying

The Hill — Iran is the root cause of conflict throughout the Middle East. The White House needs to stop trying to negotiate with it.

This winter, Putin will feed even more of Russia's youth into the meat grinder

This winter, Putin will feed even more of Russia's youth into the meat grinder

The Hill — Russian President Vladimir Putin is a cornered man. Ukraine, especially through its deep-strike drones and ballistic missiles, is bringing Putin's special military operation home to the city ...

Ukraine is innovating war - and it's forcing us into a national drone emergency

Ukraine is innovating war - and it's forcing us into a national drone emergency

The Hill — The U.S. is at war, and the nature of the war will soon get away from us if we don't adapt quickly.

Ukraine may already be winning World War III for an oblivious West

Ukraine may already be winning World War III for an oblivious West

The Hill — Ukraine is now dealing the decisive blow that may win the global war that much of the Western world still fails to recognize is being waged against it.

As Putin loses confidence in his military, Ukraine presses harder

As Putin loses confidence in his military, Ukraine presses harder

The Hill — As Ukraine intensifies long-range strikes and drone warfare, Russia resorts to nuclear bluffing amid mounting economic and military pressure.

There's No Deal To Be Made With Iran

There's No Deal To Be Made With Iran

twstar.com — President Trump should drop the Monty Hall shtick.

JD Vance's Politicization of Foreign Policy Is Reckless

JD Vance's Politicization of Foreign Policy Is Reckless

twstar.com — It was on full display during his interview with Joe Rogan.

Washington Must Seize the Opportunity To Stop Iran's Axis of Resistance

Washington Must Seize the Opportunity To Stop Iran's Axis of Resistance

twstar.com — Your guide to what's news in foreign affairs - and why it matters.

Tit-For-Tat Diplomacy Won't Solve Trump's Iran Problem

Tit-For-Tat Diplomacy Won't Solve Trump's Iran Problem

twstar.com — As the saying goes: Three strikes, and you're out.

Betting Against President Trump, Iran Closed the Hormuz Strait (Yet Again!)

Betting Against President Trump, Iran Closed the Hormuz Strait (Yet Again!)

twstar.com — It's starting to feel like a soap opera.

The U.S-China 21st-Century Space Race Heats Up

The U.S-China 21st-Century Space Race Heats Up

twstar.com — The People's Republic made a great leap forward Friday.

Losing in Ukraine, is Putin finally down to his nukes?

Losing in Ukraine, is Putin finally down to his nukes?

The Hill — Just over three years ago, we assessed that it was no longer a question of whether Russia loses in Ukraine, but only when. At that time, Ukrainian deep-strike drones were just beginning to threaten...

You Cannot Negotiate With Iran

You Cannot Negotiate With Iran

twstar.com — The light bulb may have finally turned on in the White House

Trump Endangered Himself - And the Press - on Air Force One

Trump Endangered Himself - And the Press - on Air Force One

twstar.com — Here's why he's hitching a ride back to Washington on an older plane.

Negotiating With Iran Will Never Work

Negotiating With Iran Will Never Work

twstar.com — Trump needs to remove the IRGC from power if he wants an open Hormuz Strait.
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