The Trump administration’s hesitation over a major drone deal with Ukraine comes down to a simple question: Is America willing to learn from the country currently fighting the most drone-intensive war on earth? Ukraine wants a broad framework deal that would combine its hard-earned battlefield drone experience with American technology, money, manufacturing capacity, and artificial…
Missiles and Mandates: Ukraine’s Battle for Survival and the Soul of Its Democracy
As President Trump and Germany's defense leaders commit five Patriot missile systems to Ukraine, the world is reminded that war doesn’t just test a nation's strength—it reveals its soul. In Ukraine today, two battles rage side by side. One is against the bombs and bullets of a foreign invader. The other is quieter but just…
Trump, Putin, and Ukraine: A Hard Line Is the Only Line
President Trump’s recent diplomatic outreach to both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky has ignited fierce debate. On one hand, peace is always preferable to war, and bringing the Russia-Ukraine conflict to an end is a worthy goal. On the other hand, peace must not come at the cost of rewarding Putin for his unprovoked aggression.…