The Self-Obsession at the Heart of Putin’s Wartime Psychology themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/15/the…

ICYMI: check out our latest article with Michael McFaul for Journal of Democracy. As NATO turns 75, we review its long history as an enduring force for democracy around the world.

Liberalism: What is it? What are our authors saying about it? 📝🤔

We know liberalism can be an intimidating topic. Let's break it down (a thread🧵👇)

*Based on the Redefining Liberalism Symposium from our April issue! muse.jhu.edu/issue/52239

Imperial dictators are rarely satiated by taking a chunk of land. They tend to keep taking more and more until they are stopped on the battlefield.

So true. Skinny tapered trousers look terrible with a tuxedo. And most suits, for that matter. Cc: derek guy

Yesterday marked the second anniversary of Vladimir Kara-Murza's arrest. Why did he return to Russia for imprisonment?

'He had been plagued by a question... 'How can I ask my fellow Russians to stand up to Putin if I’m too afraid to do it myself?'' Pedro Pizano (Peter)

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Russia escalates when its enemies are weak, not when they are strong. Make Ukraine stronger - that’s how to contain Russian escalation!

Another night of Russia firing terrorist missiles and drones at Ukraine. Two reminders from the 1930s:

First, if you look away, eventually it will cost more.

Second, if aggression pays off somewhere, it's an invitation to use it elsewhere.

Let’s finally learn from history.

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What We Lose if We Let Putin Win nytimes.com/2024/04/11/opi…

Very insightful points from General Cavoli's statement today:
- Ukraine cannot sustain this fight alone. The United States, our allies, and partners must continue to provide Ukraine with munitions, weapons, and materiel. 1/14

NATO is about security — not dollars and cents – ⁦Ivo Daalder⁩ via POLITICO politico.eu/article/nato-a…

'Trump's Republican Party treats Ukraine as the enemy and Russia as a friend. Defining that stance as isolationist is lazy and wrong. It is actively pro-Russian.' My column on America's moment of truth in Ukraine. ft.com/content/98f37c…

It was such a privilege to hear ⁦⁦Mark N. V. Temnycky⁩’s lecture, “Why Americans Should Care About Ukraine” during his visit to ⁦U.S. Military Academy at West Point⁩ today. Grateful he shared his powerful message with cadets and faculty! ⁦🇺🇦 West Point Dean⁩ ⁦West Point Department of Foreign Languages⁩

'Congress must let Ukraine win'

edition.cnn.com/2024/04/10/opi…

Tragically still relevant: foreignpolicy.com/2023/11/16/ukr…

Glide bombs are raining on Ukraine while the House dawdles washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/…

Must read from Dr. Ian Garner, even if it is rather depressing:

#NATO 's mission of keeping peace in Europe and helping democracy spread is as pertinent and urgent now as it was 75 years ago at its founding, argue Michael McFaul and Rob Person 🇺🇸🇺🇦. Read more in Journal of Democracy. ⤵️ ow.ly/Xxyi50R91lK

Putin will die or be deposed. But Putinism is going nowhere - and evidence is mounting that the next generation is embracing it.

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