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Putin’s push into Ukraine is rational

Putin’s push into Ukraine is rational

A HYPER-AGGRESSIVE Russia, in the view of some Americans, is setting off a new and dangerous Cold War. Loud voices in Washington depict the Russian leader, Vladimir Putin, as a richly empowered thug who is using his vast resources to lash out against his neighbors, Europe, the United States and the world. In fact Putin is a dangerously weak thug who is desperately trying to prevent the consummation of a Washington-based plan to surround his country with unfriendly forces.

Don’t blame Greece for the EU’s woes

The Pan-European project is waning because of its inherent flaws.

French, British colonialism grew a root of terrorism

French, British colonialism grew a root of terrorism

EUROPE IS shaking with intensifying conflict between traditional populations and people whose families emigrated from abroad. France and Britain, two countries with long traditions of tolerance and stability, have been hardest hit. Violent Islamic militants have emerged in both countries and built followings that threaten to upset national life.