The Globalist

Reflections on the complicit role of the Russian Orthodox Church in Putin’s brutal rule in Russia itself — and beyond Russia’s borders.

Putin is keen on inciting “hybrid attacks” against the West to de-stabilize it. He may well end up inadvertently stabilizing it.

Erdogan saves Putin’s Belarusian ally by playing spoiler role within NATO.

Belarus is on a path of national rebirth that is increasingly incompatible with Putin’s pan-Slavic expansionism.

After 20 years in power, Putin’s balance sheet is weak. Considering Russia strong is a serious misreading of its real situation at home and abroad.

The West should support democracy in Belarus, but avoid provocative promises.

Under Trump, the United States — despite 250 years of self-government — may get dangerously close to how Europe’s last dictator has operated in Belarus.

Can Vietnam serve as an inspiring example? Or is it Belarus?

Many women served on the Soviet front lines in Belarus as fighters, support staff and resistance.

What’s next for stalled EU efforts to integrate and democratize ex-Soviet states?