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Holding Putin and Russia Accountable: A List of Legal and Policy Options
The primary tools have been diplomatic condemnation, sanctions, and weapons shipments to Ukraine. More possibilities exist.

Putin Can’t Destroy the International Order by Himself
To assess the strength of the international order, look not just at Putin's decision to break the law, but also at global response.

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Is Essentially Not About NATO
Instead of buying Putin's claimed sense of military threat, theorists of realism should see the driver in his disdain for democracy.

The Regional Danger of Serbia’s Government Disinformation Machine
Recent US sanctions target a TV station in Bosnia used for divisive propaganda. But the most significant vehicle is in neighboring Serbia.

A Transitional Period Constitutional Question in Sudan
Sudan's military derailed a transition to civilian control in October. The former Minister of Justice takes a deep dive into the legal ambiguity in key founding documents that…

Ukraine: Unleashing the Rhetorical Dogs of War
Sending more arms to Ukraine offers false hope and avoids needed compromise, writes Barry Posen.

Aid Agencies Can’t Fix Afghanistan’s Humanitarian Crisis
Crisis urgently requires structural, lasting policy solutions.

Election in India’s Largest State Accelerates Anti-Muslim Hate Speech and Violence
Militant Hindu nationalists from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling party are fueling their campaigns with a conspiracy theory.

In 11th-Hour Diplomacy, US and Europe Try to Stop Putin From Escalating War on Ukraine
Despite the sullen Kremlin attitude so far, there may be more room to advance the diplomatic track with a combination of carrots and sticks.

Retired Russian Generals Criticize Putin Over Ukraine, Renew Call for His Resignation
Censors haven't yet blocked the rhetorical attack from the assembly of hardline veterans, giving the message space and time to spread.

Foreign Policy and Legal Implications of the Belarus Aircraft Piracy Indictment
What SDNY's speaking indictment of Belarusan officials with conspiracy to commit aircraft piracy for allegedly engineering the diversion of a Ryanair flight in order to arrest…

Haitians Have Built Consensus on a Democratic Way Forward. Why Is an Undemocratic Leader Still in Office?
The Biden administration faces another inflection point in its support for a leader opposed by a civil society-led alliance.