Eastern Europe

How Ukraine Might Blow Its Historic Opportunity

Kiev has a chance to move toward the European Union, but its political closure could prevent that.

Revising the Cold War Revisionists

Yes, the Soviets really were that bad.

Ukraine Steps Up

Kiev has an opportunity to show regional leadership.

Moldova's Democratic Moment

Most former Soviet states are autocratic, but freedom is in the air in the land on the Dniester.

Nationalism Returns in Europe

The rise of natiocratic, national conservative and separatist parties has the power to fundamentally reshape the European political landscape.

Romney's Freedom Agenda

The candidate's plan to make free enterprise central to foreign assistance could change the face of U.S. foreign policy for the better.

Putin's Eurasian Aspirations

Moscow aims to recapture geopolitical and economic leadership in the former Soviet Union.

Euro 2012 and the Price of Repression

The Ukranian president's ruthless tactics are isolating what should be a leading Eastern European nation.

The Euro-Exit Taboo

What the experiences of Argentina and Latvia tell us about the future of Europe.

What Ends Nuclear Weapons Programs

The neocons are wrong. Sanctions and diplomacy—not the threat of force—induce leaders to give up nukes.

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June 20, 2013