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.
Don't Go Wobbly on Ukraine
Ukrainian victory is in America's national interest. Calls for negotiations now are damaging and counterproductive.
The Spread of Putin’s Repression to Ukraine
Expect more human rights abuse if Russia takes fuller control of Ukraine.
Table for Two
President Biden seems stuck on a recurrent illusion in new American administrations: that Vladimir Putin might change his behavior.
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.
How Democracy Makes America Great
Two longtime servants of American democracy make the case for the greatness that lies within the system.
