Ukraine

Editor's Note

William McKenzie

A look at how the war in Ukraine affects the cause of advancing democracy.

Never Underestimate Ukrainians

David J. Kramer

Vladimir Putin and his forces have learned a painful lesson from underestimating Ukrainians and their will to fight. In a different sense, so has the United States.

Displaced People Need Democracies’ Welcoming Hands

Laura Collins

Violence and persecution, especially by authoritarians, are driving people around the world to leave their homes. Free nations should step up their willingness to welcome those displaced.

The Economic Impacts of the War in Ukraine

Gary Cohn

Energy and agricultural markets matter greatly to people around the world, especially with gas prices soaring and food costs increasing. An accomplished American business leader and one-time White House policymaker explains the economic fallout from the Ukraine war.

Authoritarian Breadcrumbs Predated Russia’s Ukrainian Invasion

Natalie Gonnella-Platts

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine understandably has captured the world’s attention. But Vladimir Putin’s moves did not come without warning — and we can’t ignore other authoritarians on the move.

How Democracies Should Respond in a Post-Fact World

Laura Thornton

Wars are not won on the information battlefield, but they certainly are fought there. Why a free flow of reliable information is key for sustaining democracy.

Liberalism, Not Orbanism, Should Prevail

Chris Walsh

Some Americans see Viktor Orban as a new leader of the West. But there are ample reasons why Orban – or any illiberal leader – should not be seen as the ascendant leader of Western democracy.

Russia’s Attack on Ukraine is Part of a Larger Wave of Authoritarianism

Nicole Bibbins Sedaca

Autocrats have made enormous gains in the international system. They’re also cooperating for one shared purpose: to stay in power, by any means necessary.

There Never Was a Threat from the West, Mr. Putin

Michael C. Polt

An experienced American diplomat shares his views on how the West can build a more resilient future, one that fends off the resurgence and ascendancy of autocrats.

Emerging Leaders on Spreading Democratic Freedoms

Democracy activists from Cuba, Burma, Afghanistan, and Tunisia explain the importance of youth movements.

The European Union Needs to Stop Sleepwalking on Energy

Ken Hersh

European leaders smartly approved a range of sanctions on Russia, but the European Union now needs to reverse its dependency on Russian energy sources.

Friendship With Limits: Putin's War and the China-Russia Partnership

Bobo Lo

Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have solidified a Sino-Russian partnership. But is this friendship as strong as they say?

Latin America Belongs on the Front Line of the Fight for Freedom

Leopoldo Lopéz

A one-time imprisoned Venezuelan democracy leader contends that the Ukraine conflict highlights authoritarianism is on the rise. Free nations must counter its rise, including in Latin America.

The Rule of Law Must Triumph

David M. Crane

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a violation for which it must be held accountable.