Famine, subjugation and nuclear fallout: How Soviet experience helped sow resentment among Ukrainians toward Russia

As Russia amasses troops at Ukraine’s borders, and the threat of an invasion increases, many in Ukraine may be reminded of past attempts by its neighbor to crush Ukrainian independence.

The US military presence in Europe has been declining for 30 years – the current crisis in Ukraine may reverse that trend

NATO allies in Eastern Europe, many of which were once Soviet satellite states, provide a gray area that both the U.S. and Russia may view as within their own sphere of influence.

Yizker bikher books commemorate Holocaust deaths – but also celebrate Jewish communities’ life

There is another way to honor those 6 million murdered: remembering the ways they lived, not only the ways they died.

Ukraine got a signed commitment in 1994 to ensure its security – but can the US and allies stop Putin’s aggression now?

In light of Russia’s annexation of Crimea and its current threat to Ukrainian sovereignty, it’s fair to ask: What is the significance now of the Budapest Memorandum?