The Case for the Total Liberation of Ukraine
Russia must be expelled from all of Ukraine’s territory—including Crimea.
Zelensky Has an Answer for DeSantis
In an interview, the Ukrainian president makes a pragmatic case for continued American support.
In His Fight Against Democracy, Mexico’s President Is a Heavy Favorite
How do you defend the rule of law from someone who talks about woodland elves?
Biden’s Hope vs. Putin’s Lies
The U.S. president’s optimism about Ukraine creates the expectation that everything is possible—and commits him to a Ukrainian victory.
Biden Went to Kyiv Because There’s No Going Back
The president’s surprise visit sent a message to Moscow—and to European leaders.
Incompetence and Torture in Occupied Ukraine
The logic of genocide led Russian invaders to target small-town mayors and local volunteers.
The Slow-Motion Murder of Mikheil Saakashvili
As the imprisoned former Georgian president’s health worsens, so do prospects for democracy in his country.
Americans Set an Example for the Rioters in Brazil
Jair Bolsonaro’s supporters shoed that anti-democratic revolutions can be contagious too.
What If the U.S. Hadn’t Helped Ukraine?
Ukrainian resistance and American support prevented a wide range of horrors.
Taiwan Is Already Fighting Back
How Beijing tries to make a democracy submit without putting up a fight