… Don’t believe the conventional wisdom. Ukraine can still lose. …

Don’t believe the conventional wisdom. Ukraine can still lose. Defeat could take various forms. None of them are pretty. July 4, 2025  PARIS — Soviet losses in World War II exceeded those of all other Allied forces combined and were roughly double those of Nazi Germany, whose capital, Berlin, ultimately fell to Red Army troops. … Continue reading … Don’t believe the conventional wisdom. Ukraine can still lose. …

… The Next Terrorist Attack …

And What Comes After By Timothy Snyder April 19, 2025 Thirty years ago today, I was driving a moving van across the country, from the west coast to the east. The hold was packed well; the ride was wobbly, and I kept the heavy vehicle between the lines, mile after mile. Driving carefully, I was … Continue reading … The Next Terrorist Attack …

… Oligarchs’ Island …

Oligarchs' Island A Sitcom Pitch in a Tragic Moment TIMOTHY SNYDER NOV 12   Oligarchy is an island.  Aristotle knew that oligarchs from various countries will have more in common with one another than they will with their own people.  This is all too true of Trump and the oligarchs he brings to power in … Continue reading … Oligarchs’ Island …