The hawks are already trying to exploit the Russian invasion, saying a shortfall in spending is leaving us vulnerable. Not true. In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a growing chorus of pundits and policy analysts have been advocating for large increases in America’s enormous budget for national defense, on …

For those who understand Moscow’s establishment and view of their country’s vital interests, none of this should be a surprise. The illegal Russian invasion of Ukraine has shocked the West and many ordinary Russians. But for those who understand the Russian establishment and its view of Russia’s vital interests, it …

Such measures are critical to holding Moscow accountable for its actions — but they are not a longterm fix and must be carefully calibrated. From the beginning of the crisis sanctions have been assumed to be both the central deterrent to Russian aggression, and the critical punishment if it violated …