Russia is not winning the war in Ukraine — but Ukraine has not won yet either. In this short commentary, I analyze Ukraine's strategic successes in hitting Russian infrastructure and degrading its war capacity, while arguing that the West must stay committed to supporting Ukraine through to a genuine Russian defeat. Without that, Russia's imperial playbook — visible across Georgia, Transnistria, Syria, Mali, and beyond — will continue. I also reflect on the real possibility of Putin's regime collapsing, and why cautious optimism, grounded in sustained commitment, is the right stance.You
Tag: global politics
#339: Strategic Ambiguity
Strategic ambiguity may explain the puzzling gap between Western political rhetoric and real-world action — from Trump's overtures to Putin to coordinated strikes on Russia's allies. But even if a coherent strategy exists, democratic populations deserve clarity. Secrecy that undermines public trust ultimately weakens the very democracies it claims to protect.

