Tag Archives: Ukraine

A possible Putin strategic apology

Posted on July 21, 2014 by lawrence serewicz

    Some commentators suggest that Mr. Putin is in a difficult position and will find it impossible to explain this event or save face. See for example Tom Nichols excellent piece Panic in Red Square.[1] I believe that reputation … Continue reading →

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A response to Paul Pillar on Ukraine

Posted on April 13, 2014 by lawrence serewicz

In his essay NATO Expansion and the Road to Simferopol Mr Pillar makes several arguments to suggest that the European Union, the United States, and NATO were as much responsible for Russia’s interventions in Ukraine as the Russian. His argument, … Continue reading →

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Has Putin’s claim to bring glory back to Russia masked his betrayal?

Posted on March 23, 2014 by lawrence serewicz

      If Putin wanted to bring glory back to Russia, he would be doing the following. First, he would improve health care[1]. Second, he would improve higher education.[2] Third, he would create jobs.[3] Fourth, he would free his … Continue reading →

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