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Russia, Ukraine

New U.S. Sanctions Law Can Squeeze Russia – With Help

by Valerii Kravets 01 Oct 202601 Oct 2026

The Graham Act protects U.S. sanctions from White House meddling, but Ukraine’s strikes on Russian oil may still be the stronger bargaining chip.

Russia, Ukraine

In Ukraine, Stalemate Favors China

by Greg Bruno 02 Jul 202617 Sep 2026

Hungary, Law & justice, Poland

Trump Official Helped Secure U.S. Visa for Fugitive Polish Minister

by Humeyra Pamuk and Jonathan Landay 19 May 202619 May 2026

Orban’s Loss a Win For Democracy, Not the Left

by Joseph Clark 23 Apr 202623 Apr 2026

Caucasus, Georgia, Trade

TRIPP Corridor Threatens to Sideline Georgia’s Trade Ambitions

by Irakli Machaidze 28 Aug 202528 Aug 2025

Poland, Politics

Could Trump’s Actions Affect Poland’s Presidential Election?

by Aleks Szczerbiak 02 May 202502 May 2025

International politics, Ukraine

Behind the Front Lines: Ukraine Feels Effects of U.S. Aid Freeze

by Grant Pacernick 20 Mar 202520 Mar 2025

Czechs Taking Action After Radio Free Europe’s U.S. Funding Cut

by Lili Bayer 17 Mar 202524 Mar 2025

Civil society, Hungary, National politics

What Do Hungarians Think About the World Right Now?

by Tomas Brolik 10 Mar 202510 Mar 2025

Commentary, Czechia, Ukraine

The Perils of Appeasement: The Lesson of 1938

by Alfred Thomas 03 Mar 202507 Jan 2026