Colin Cleary

Colin Cleary is a retired Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. Department of State.

Russia-Ukraine: A Last Chance for Peace

Ukraine could offer to suspend its NATO candidacy for some time, but only in return for Russia’s withdrawal from Donbas.

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Joe Biden and Ending the US’s Dr. Strangelove Nuclear Posture

It is imperative to structure the U.S. nuclear posture to guard against the greatest danger — accidental nuclear war.

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Ukraine’s Maidan Square: A Photo Essay

Memorials to the “Heavenly Hundred” in Kiev’s Maidan Square are a reminder of unfulfilled promises of reform.

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Ukraine: This Time Is Different

A new commitment by Ukrainians to vigilance over their political leaders.

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Ukraine’s Balcerowicz Moment

Ukraine’s present duress could help push forward necessary reforms.

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Ukraine: Making up for Past Leadership Failures

With May 25 elections looming, Ukraine has a historic opportunity to avoid history repeating itself.

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Don’t Give Up on a United Ukraine

Divisions in Ukraine, while real, are often oversimplified.

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Doubling Down on Wind: Ireland Greens Its Grid, Looks to Export

Will Ireland become a global hub of innovation in the management of renewable power?

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