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Escalating Risks on Europe’s Eastern Frontier: Belarus-Poland, Russia-Ukraine, and How the US Can Work With Its Allies
President Biden hoped for a more stable and predictable relationship with Russia. Time to deal with reality instead.

How American Kleptocracy Works
Review: Casey Michel's book, “American Kleptocracy,” tells the tale of US financial secrecy via two of the world’s great kleptocrats.

How to Put Lukashenka in His Place
Continued violence by the Belarus strongman against dissidents and opponents demands a forceful response from the West.

Montreux Convention, at 85, Needs Tending for US-NATO-Russia Security and Stability
It would be self-defeating if allies where to push back on Russian challenges to the rules-based order by undermining a rare example of it.

Neither NATO, Nor Nukes: The Answer to Ukraine’s Security is a Strategic Alliance with the United States
A US-Ukraine alliance wouldn't significantly alter the perceptions of Russian leaders. But it would greatly limit their room to escalate.

Giuliani’s FARA Problem
Rudy Giuliani's communications – in the form of emails, WhatsApp messages, and phone logs between Giuliani and his associates – show that, in seeking Yovanovitch’s removal,…

Ukraine’s Pandemic-Era Obligations to Civilians in Crimea and Donbas Under Humanitarian Law
Russia is not the sole State with such responsibilities. As the displaced sovereign, Ukraine retains certain residual obligations towards its citizens.

Limited Sanctions Will Not Deter Putin, But They Are a Fine Start
All this disclosure is arguably the best way for democracies to use true information to fight back against manipulative active measures

Congress Now Has More Power to Shed Light on Trump’s Abuses of Power
Throughout former President Donald Trump’s tenure, the White House stonewalled congressional oversight requests with impunity. Until now.

Manafort and His Ukraine Patron: “FinCEN Files” Further Illustrate Gaping Holes in Oversight
Leaked documents in a global news investigation reveal suspicious transactions and business practices that undermine US interests.

Manafort’s Reward: Sen. Ron Johnson and the Ukraine Conspiracy Investigation: Part II
How Senator Johnson’s efforts have worked in tandem with Paul Manafort’s efforts — as the former Trump campaign chair has likely remained silent in exchange for a pardon.

Political Attacks on Eastern Europe Watchdogs Compound Threats to Democracy
Ombudspersons face similar risks across the region, as autocratic ruling parties seek to remove independent checks on their control.