A post-Nazi aversion to war and a commitment to promoting peace through engagement combines with an old fixation on Russia and a deep aversion to leading militarily.
Tag: Defense and Military Forces
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A Brutal New Phase of the War in Ukraine
The job at hand is to persuade Russia that a negotiated peace is the only option.
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Despite German Reluctance, Ukraine Expresses Optimism About Receiving Tanks
Even as frustration mounts over what some see as Germany’s indecision on sending Leopard 2s to Ukraine, a Kyiv official says his country’s soldiers will begin training on them.
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Taiwan’s Top Diplomat in Washington Walks a Delicate Line
Taiwan’s representative, Bi-khim Hsiao, calls herself a “cat warrior” walking a delicate diplomatic line. China calls her a troublemaker who could trigger a war.
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The NATO Alliance Is Holding Strong on Ukraine. But Fractures Are Emerging.
The allies differ on strategy for the coming year and the more immediate question of what Ukraine needs ahead of a major offensive in the spring.