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27
Oct
Donbas is today’s Sudetenland

Donbas is today’s Sudetenland

A real European peace plan would be one that reduces Putin’s strength at home or in Ukraine, forcing him to change his calculations.
3 min read
07
Oct
Why is Lithuania betraying Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya?

Why is Lithuania betraying Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya?

I now feel I cannot stay silent about my country’s radical changes in direction.
7 min read
14
Sep
White lies won't work forever – but telling the truth could save Europe

White lies won't work forever – but telling the truth could save Europe

Politicians might fool their own people, but I am not so sure of their ability to fool Putin.
7 min read
09
Aug
Never a good time to allow the altering of borders by force

Never a good time to allow the altering of borders by force

Is Europe going to follow President Zelensky’s example and continue to reject the Putin–Trump pact?
3 min read
12
Jul
Thank you for your inattention to this matter

Thank you for your inattention to this matter

Instead of geopolitical strategy, we get entertainment, but the real world doesn’t stop. We’re just seeing less of it.
5 min read
25
Jun
Tanks in military training Saber Strike in Latvia.

NATO agrees 10-year plan to prepare for invasion that could happen sooner

Was this the worst NATO Summit ever? “Well, at least it wasn’t a disaster,” a friend said when we discussed the matter.
3 min read
23
Jun
The Art of Lukashenko's Deal in Belarus

The Art of Lukashenko's Deal in Belarus

Let’s not forget that for Lukashenko, political prisoners are just hostages or bargaining chips.
3 min read
05
Jun
Time for Canada to help Europe step up. My speech at CANSEC2025.

Time for Canada to help Europe step up. My speech at CANSEC2025.

As the US signals stepping down in Europe, there are many opportunities for Canada to do its part to step in and fill the gap, together with the growing European defence industry.
14 min read
17
May
The Coalition of the Willing to do What?

The Coalition of the Willing to do What?

Eleven weeks ago a“coalition of the willing” gathered together to discuss what they were willing to do. Since then they haven’t appeared willing to do anything at all.
3 min read
07
May
JD Vance's rethink reveals two US vulnerabilities in Europe

JD Vance's rethink reveals two US vulnerabilities in Europe

The tone has altered. JD Vance now considers Europe and the US to be important partners. So what exactly changed, and why?
3 min read