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David J. Kramer, a contributing editor of American Purpose, is managing director for global policy at the George W. Bush Institute. Previously he was director of European & Eurasian Studies at Florida International University’s Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs. He served as Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights & Labor in the George W. Bush Administration.
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Don't Go Wobbly on Ukraine
Ukrainian victory is in America's national interest. Calls for negotiations now are damaging and counterproductive.
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The Spread of Putin’s Repression to Ukraine
Expect more human rights abuse if Russia takes fuller control of Ukraine.
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Table for Two
President Biden seems stuck on a recurrent illusion in new American administrations: that Vladimir Putin might change his behavior.
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Putin’s Climate Envoy Should Be Persona Non Grata
He’s no climate expert, but he’s a champion when it comes to repression.
Boiling Caucasus
While Americans aren’t paying attention, their enemies are on the prowl in this energy-rich region.