Anne Applebaum

The future of the democratic world will be determined by whether the Ukrainian military can break a stalemate with Russia and drive the country backwards—perhaps even out of Crimea for good.

In an interview, the Ukrainian president makes a pragmatic case for continued American support.

How do you defend the rule of law from someone who talks about woodland elves?

The U.S. president’s optimism about Ukraine creates the expectation that everything is possible—and commits him to a Ukrainian victory.

The president’s surprise visit sent a message to Moscow—and to European leaders.

The logic of genocide led Russian invaders to target small-town mayors and local volunteers.

As the imprisoned former Georgian president’s health worsens, so do prospects for democracy in his country.

Jair Bolsonaro’s supporters shoed that anti-democratic revolutions can be contagious too.

Ukrainian resistance and American support prevented a wide range of horrors.

How Beijing tries to make a democracy submit without putting up a fight