A Warning to the Kremlin: Don’t Test Article 5 | Russia Analyst Glen Howard
What sent John Ratcliffe to Moscow on Aug. 25? Veteran Russia analyst Glen Howard, the president of the Saratoga Foundation...
‘The Russians Are Preparing Something’ — Why the CIA Director Flew to Moscow
CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s secretive Aug. 25 visit to Moscow was meant to deliver a message to the Kremlin: “Don’t...
Douglas Lute: Putin’s Options ‘Have Narrowed Dramatically’ in Ukraine — and Beyond
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s options in his war against Ukraine “have narrowed dramatically,” says former U.S. ambassador to NATO Douglas...
Why Putin’s Options in Ukraine Have ‘Narrowed Dramatically’ | Former NATO Ambassador Douglas Lute
Former U.S. ambassador to NATO Douglas Lute says Russian President Vladimir Putin’s options in Ukraine have “narrowed dramatically” as Ukrainian...
‘It’s a Long Way From Being Over’ — Can Russia Raise the Stakes as It Loses Momentum in Ukraine?
Russia is suffering more setbacks in its war in Ukraine. Its spring offensive gained little ground, while Ukrainian forces used...
Is Putin Preparing for a Bigger War?
Russia's offensive in Ukraine has stalled as Ukrainian drones and long-range strikes continue targeting Russian logistics, oil infrastructure, and military...
George Barros: Ukraine Has Entered a New Phase of the War
Ukraine has gained a significant battlefield advantage through drone warfare, allowing Kyiv to target Russian logistics and reintroduce heavy military...
ISW’s George Barros: Ukraine Has Seized the Advantage in War — but Russia Will Adapt
Ukraine and Russia are now in a new phase of war — the first such change since 2023 — and...
Former CIA Executive: Putin Should Fear His Own Elites
Former CIA senior executive Glenn Corn says Russian President Vladimir Putin's biggest threat may be from Russia's own elites. In...
Former CIA Official in Russia: Putin Should Fear Elites Who’ve Had Enough of Ukraine War
Russian President Vladimir Putin is coming under increased pressure as Russia fails to gain ground in Ukraine and there are...
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