A Russian destabilization campaign put Moldova in the news Isabelle DeSisto and Grigore Pop-Eleches - March 5, 2024 Maia Sandu, Moldova's pro-E.U. president, is up for reelection this fall.
What the ICJ ruling on Ukraine v. Russia means Kelebogile Zvobgo - February 9, 2024 Ukraine disputes Russia’s allegation of genocide – and argues it was a false pretext for war.
Negotiations over Ukraine are likely to fail. Here’s why. Stacie Goddard - November 17, 2023 Several factors can foil conflict negotiations. The Russian war in Ukraine has them all.
Putin’s Russia navigates Middle East conflict and war in Ukraine Joshua Tucker, Samuel Greene, and Kathryn Stoner - November 6, 2023 Two experts discuss the broader impact of the Israel-Hamas war.
Biden will visit Israel during a war. That’s unprecedented. Elizabeth N. Saunders - October 17, 2023 The humanitarian crisis and escalation fears heighten uncertainty.
What the arrest warrant for Putin really means Kelebogile Zvobgo - October 3, 2023 He may never stand trial, but that’s not all that matters.
Will foreign policy actually matter in the 2024 U.S. election? Elizabeth N. Saunders - September 21, 2023 It may not matter much to voters, but foreign policy is definitely on the ballot.
Leaders around the world made bold moves in 2022. They didn’t always succeed. Elizabeth N. Saunders - December 29, 2022 The TMC 2022 roundups: The international beat
Goodbye to the 117th Congress, bookended by remarkable events Sarah Binder - December 27, 2022 The 2022 roundups: Congress’s year in review.
Ukraine’s military policy puts women in headlines, but not front lines Jessica Trisko Darden - December 21, 2022 New research explores the hurdles for Ukrainian servicewomen, as well as for other women who wish to participate in the war effort
Ukraine accused Russia of torture. Here’s how to prosecute those crimes. Alyson Reynolds, Elijah Tsai, and Kelebogile Zvobgo - November 22, 2022 Ukraine’s allies can use their own courts to investigate war crimes
Global citizens want a stronger and more democratic United Nations Mathias Koenig-Archibugi, Luis Cabrera, and Farsan Ghassim - November 4, 2022 We surveyed people in Argentina, China, India, Russia, Spain and the U.S. to gauge public support for changes to the U.N. system
Public support for Ukraine remains high in the U.S., survey shows Shibley Telhami - October 20, 2022 Americans see Ukraine as succeeding in its fight against the Russian invasion. That might explain the robust public support for Ukraine.
Why Russia’s mobilization may lower the risk of nuclear war — for now Caitlin Talmadge - September 21, 2022 If Putin were truly desperate, he might have turned to ‘non-strategic’ nuclear weapons
Do Ukrainians want a ceasefire? Karina V. Korostelina and Gerard Toal - August 30, 2022 A new survey reveals how people on the front lines process the tradeoffs of war
Ukrainians believe they’ll win the war, a survey finds Serhii Dembitskyi and Mikhail Alexseev - August 14, 2022 They’re optimistic about the future, despite months of trauma
Why do Russia and Ukraine exchange their prisoners? Christoph Valentin Steinert - May 27, 2022 It’s a humanitarian move, but there’s more to the calculations.
The Ukraine crisis may reinvigorate Eastern European democracies Nikolay Marinov and Maria Popova - May 23, 2022 Countries are now focused on Russia vs. Europe, rather than internal corruption
Slovenia voted against an illiberal leader and for an untested party Tim Haughton and Alenka Krasovec - April 25, 2022 Why did a brand-new party win the parliamentary election?
The Council of Europe expelled Russia. That hurts people, not Putin. Zoha Siddiqui and Kelebogile Zvobgo - April 12, 2022 What is the Council of Europe, and why does expulsion matter?
The Kremlin has another weapon in its arsenal: Migration policy Caress Schenk - April 11, 2022 How committed is Russia to embracing Slavic migrants from Ukraine and beyond?
Ukraine’s oligarchs are united against Russia Silviya Nitsova - April 4, 2022 That wasn’t the case in 2014.
Ukraine updated its defense institutions — and is defying expectations Louis-Alexandre Berg and Andrew Radin - March 29, 2022 Procurement changes addressed corruption and boosted Ukraine’s ability to defend itself
Ukraine has been winning the messaging wars. It’s been preparing for years. Torey McMurdo - March 27, 2022 My research examined how the country learned to craft a powerful national narrative — and limit Russian misinformation
The ICJ ordered Russia to halt military operations in Ukraine. What comes next? Daniel Posthumus and Kelebogile Zvobgo - March 25, 2022 Both Russia and Ukraine have accused the other of committing genocide.
Ukrainians are rallying global support via social media. But don’t call it a TikTok war. Jen Schradie - March 23, 2022 Here’s what my research finds
Are Russian troops using sexual violence as a weapon? Here’s what we know. Esther Hallsdóttir - March 23, 2022 They’ve done so in Ukraine in the past. Five factors make it likely this time as well.
An international court is investigating possible war crimes in Ukraine. What does that mean, exactly? Courtney Hillebrecht - March 21, 2022 The ICC can investigate Russia even though it’s not a member.
Zelensky isn’t the first leader to feel frustrated by the E.U. Julia Gray - March 17, 2022 Other countries committed to joining, yet have no clear path to full membership
There are two ways to kick Russia out of the world trade system. One is more likely to work. Timothy Meyer and Todd N. Tucker - March 11, 2022 Would WTO members change the rules?
In Ukraine and other conflicts, measuring the human cost is important. It’s also very difficult. Jessica Trisko Darden - March 11, 2022 The battle over casualties in the Ukraine war is just beginning
Ukraine wants a fast pass to E.U. membership. It’s not that easy. Joshua C. Fjelstul - March 9, 2022 Here’s what the European Union might offer instead
Even Russian-speaking Ukrainians don’t want to be evacuated to Russia or Belarus Michał Bilewicz - March 7, 2022 The research shows that Russian speakers across much of Ukraine identify as Ukrainian
Central Asian countries now have two big worries about Russia Jennifer Brick Murtazashvili - March 2, 2022 Moscow has seen little support this week from these countries.
Turkey announced it would regulate warship access to the Black Sea. Does that change Russia’s strategy? Howard Eissenstat - March 1, 2022 Turkey’s diplomatic balancing act may be behind this move
Thousands of Russians are protesting against the war with Ukraine. Putin’s not likely to listen. Hannah Chapman - March 1, 2022 The Kremlin has many tools to repress opposing voices.
NATO can’t send troops to Ukraine. Here is what it will probably do instead. Sara Moller - February 28, 2022 The security and defense of alliance members that border Russia and Ukraine will be a top priority.
Volunteer troops can be a curse, not a blessing. But Ukraine may be figuring it out. Polina Beliakova - February 27, 2022 Kyiv also called on volunteers in 2014 to defend the country
Putin is breaking 70 years of norms by invading Ukraine. What comes next? Tanisha Fazal - February 25, 2022 Up until now, Russia tried to look like it was playing by the rules.
The U.S. and Europe didn’t get what they wanted from Putin. But Putin didn’t get what he wanted from them. Andrew H. Kydd - February 22, 2022 Russia’s president made threats without offering assurances
A majority of Ukrainians support joining NATO. Does this matter? Olga Onuch and Javier Pérez Sandoval - February 4, 2022 Support has been growing across all parts of Ukraine — not just regions close to Europe
If Russia invades Ukraine, what happens next? David Lake - January 22, 2022 Many Ukrainians wouldn’t favor a pro-Russian leader — but would the U.S. support an anti-Russian insurgency?
Biden’s rhetoric on Ukraine has been quite moderate. Here’s what that means. Abigail S. Post - January 17, 2022 The language leaders use can shape international disputes, this research finds.
The U.S. and NATO promised to protect Ukraine. If Ukraine is the aggressor, all bets are off. Ivanka Barzashka - May 13, 2021 Here’s what we learned from extensive war-gaming on the Ukraine-Russia conflict
Moldova wants to be more European and less corrupt. Parliament isn’t helping. Ecaterina Locoman - April 2, 2021 President Maia Sandu has had a rocky first 100 days in office.
Lt. Col. Vindman’s retirement will hurt military effectiveness. This is why. Carrie Lee - July 9, 2020 The regular politicization of military affairs is highly risky
Ukraine’s citizens worry about covid-19. And they still have to worry about the war. Volodymyr Kulyk, Olga Onuch, Henry E. Hale, and Gwendolyn Sasse - May 22, 2020 Our survey suggests that conflict makes it politically difficult for countries to concentrate on the pandemic.
Trump’s impeachment isn’t over for Ukraine’s citizens Tymofii Brik, Jordan Gans-Morse, and Aaron Erlich - February 19, 2020 Here’s what worries them — and what doesn’t.
Yes, Putin cares about Trump’s impeachment trial — but not for the reason you might imagine Jessica Pisano - January 24, 2020 He has another target in mind
Iran shot down a Ukrainian plane. How did Ukraine respond? Orysiya Lutsevych - January 17, 2020 In a tough situation, the government handled most things well.
The ‘skinny’ articles of impeachment mean more than you may think Sarah Burns - December 13, 2019 Here’s how they’re like — and unlike — past impeachment charges.
To remove Trump from office, Democrats need these GOP senators. Christian Grose and Anthony Bertelli - November 25, 2019 Here’s what we can learn from Clinton’s impeachment trial.
Why did Zelensky want a White House visit? Here’s what it signals at home. Matt Malis - November 21, 2019 U.S. presidents also have a lot to gain from these face-to-face meetings.
Why Ukraine’s president said there had been ‘no pressure’ from Trump Jessica Pisano - November 21, 2019 The word is weighted with different meanings in Ukraine.
What Lt. Col. Vindman’s critics get wrong about Jews who fled the Soviet Union Yelena Biberman and Matthew Simkowitz - November 19, 2019 To criticize his impeachment testimony, Republicans suggest there was a country called Ukraine in the 1970s.
Trump says he was looking for corruption in Ukraine — where President Zelensky was known for mocking corruption in Ukraine Jessica Pisano - November 14, 2019 Like Trump, Zelensky was a showman before he entered politics. So what does he stand for?
Republicans say that Trump’s quid pro quos were normal. Here’s why they’re wrong. James Goldgeier and Elizabeth N. Saunders - October 29, 2019 The body of existing testimony shows how Trump has crossed the line
The Trump administration wasn’t rooting out corruption in Ukraine. It was encouraging it. Keith Darden - October 10, 2019 In the past, Ukraine’s elite benefited from bribery, embezzlement and self-dealing of state contracts.
Trump’s request for a ‘favor’ could really hurt Ukraine’s president and his agenda Oxana Shevel - October 6, 2019 Here’s how Zelensky’s anti-corruption campaign matters for international politics.
Where else do leaders do what Trump is accused of? Start with Russia. Scott Radnitz - October 3, 2019 And he has plenty of chances to do it again.
The U.S. president asks you for ‘a favor.’ How could it hurt your country? Eugene Finkel - October 2, 2019 Let’s look at what happened in Israel when Netanyahu acceded to Trump’s request to ban two members of Congress.
Russian TV has enthusiastically covered the Trump-Ukraine scandal Mikhail Alexseev - October 1, 2019 The coverage treats Trump, Biden and democracy as equally corrupt.
Ukraine has been waging war on corruption. A U.S. president encouraging a ‘favor’ could undermine these reforms. Jordan Gans-Morse - September 30, 2019 The Trump-Zelensky phone call has a number of broad international implications.
Pelosi finally called for an impeachment inquiry. Here’s what’s happening behind the scenes. Sarah Binder - September 26, 2019 Four insights into why now — and what’s next
What to expect when you are expecting a Trump ‘transcript’ James Goldgeier - September 25, 2019 The record of Trump’s call with Ukraine’s president won’t tell the whole story. Not even close.
Why are Republicans silent about the Ukraine whistleblower scandal? This one chart explains. Michael Tesler - September 24, 2019 Comparing the political fortunes of Lindsey Graham and Jeff Flake tells you a lot.
How Ukraine’s new president broke down a historic divide Miroslav Shapovalov and Konstantin Ash - April 30, 2019 For 20 years, Ukrainians voted largely by region. Not when comedian Volodymyr Zelensky ran.
Ukraine elected a sitcom president. What can Western politicians learn from this script? Mitchell A. Orenstein - April 28, 2019 Voters were drawn to Volodymyr Zelensky’s comedic wit — but also his flexibility.