Peace Talks

A European "reassurance force" for Ukraine risks being another notional "guarantee" offering little more than a false sense of security.

The United States and its allies can use the Taiwan model to make post-war Ukraine more secure without writing checks they cannot cash.

Getting to any deal between Ukraine & Russia will require the United States & Europe to stand by Ukrainians & stare down Russia's demands.

President Trump must avoid Putin’s traps, ramp up the pressure on Russia, and make clear that the United States will back Ukraine’s security.

These pillars outline requirements to manage armed groups and integrate them into statutory military forces during a war-to-peace transition.

It’s in Trump’s hands to deliver the logic of force: to rally the West, to back Ukraine, squeeze Russia, and set the stage for a win for Ukraine, the free world, and the U.S.

How should we understand the prospects for a sustainable peace in Ukraine amidst evolving geopolitical dynamics and continued battlefield uncertainty?

Negotiations to achieve some kind of end to Russia’s war on Ukraine have reached an intensive phase. Moments of truth lie immediately ahead.

As the administration crafts a plan to help Ukraine get Russia to the negotiating table, it must restore vital non-military assistance, too.

The "hunting" may be part of a Kremlin strategy to seize more territory, drive out Ukrainians, and pacify those left in advance of any talks.

An analysis of the Trump administration's possible approach to Russia in pressing for negotiations with Ukraine.

The democratic world must side with pro-democracy, peace, and anti-corruption movements in Africa and act against corrupt networks.