… A World Apart …

Books, Freedom, and Captivity TIMOTHY SNYDER MAR 14 Maksym Butkevych, the Ukrainian human rights activist, was held in Russian captivity for more than two years. I had the pleasure of listening to his thoughts about freedom a couple of times recently,last month in Ukraine and this month in Canada. I was struck by an experience … Continue reading … A World Apart …

… 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 …