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The War for the West

Ivan Krastev interviewed by Sławomir Sierakowski Sławomir Sierakowski: As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, few now believe that Russia can be defeated. What fate do you see in store for Ukraine? Ivan Krastev: I think your question is too gloomy. The events of the last two years

Extremism From the River to the Sea

Carl Bildt | The two-state outcome remains the only viable option for peace between Israel and Palestine. Though it faces resistance, moderates can still prevail after the fighting ends, provided that they have support from the United States, the European Union, and the Arab states.

Xi of Arabia

Ana Palacio | After decades of heeding Deng Xiaoping’s advice to “hide its strength, bide its time, never take the lead,” China has apparently decided that its moment to step into the global spotlight has arrived. The US must act urgently to restore its influence, particularly in the Middle East.

America Remains Indispensable

America Remains Indispensable

Joschka Fischer | Three world wars – two of them hot, one cold – during the twentieth century highlighted the danger of high-stakes geopolitical competition.

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