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Every time Putin’s back has been against the wall, his instinct was to bash through it rather than capitulate
The hawks in Washington are jubilant, the MAGA restrainers, as they refer to themselves, aghast
Plus: An all-white party with Soulja Boy
The risk for the Russian premier is of prolonged economic decline, recession and stagflation
Aside from shoring up its Western partnerships, Qatar’s diplomatic success was a triumph for its national identity construction mission
Moscow is neither able nor willing to project meaningful force in support of Tehran
Instead of prudent belt-tightening, something far more ominous will follow the cool-off: the inexorable militarization of the Russian economy
Washington now faces a multi-dimensional challenge
Operation Spiderweb was tactically brilliant, but the strategic fall-out remains uncertain
During Monday’s hour-long session no substantial issues were discussed, no talking points were touched on, no path to peace was opened
