Category Archives: War

Can the European Union do anything to defend Ukraine?

We’re all fairly sure we know what NATO can and can’t do. One thing it won’t do is defend nations that are not members of the organization, like Ukraine. But the European Union is a separate organization. What can it … Continue reading →

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About despots, Ukraine, Putin and America

I’m a few months behind in my New Yorkers. Today, though, David Remnick, the New Yorker’s editor, linked on Twitter a fascinating conversation he had with a Stalin scholar, Stephen Kotkin. The title of the piece, “The Weakness of the … Continue reading →

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Good moves against nasty ones

♥ DOJ has named Kevin Chambers to be the chief prosecutor for Covid-19 fraud. He told NBC News he’s setting up teams to analyze “an almost shocking amount of data” that could bring new charges. ♥ FBI Chief Chris Wray … Continue reading →

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