Commentary and Analysis

Russian economics and politics cannot be separated, argues Elizabeth Shackelford on Al Jazeera. “If you have questions about that, just ask China.”

How can the West draw a red line without escalating the conflict with Russia? Ivo Daalder weighs in on MSNBC's Chuck Todd on Meet the Press.

It's time to "start thinking about not just deterrence, but also defense," Council President Ivo Daalder tells Adrienne Arsenault with Rose Gottemoeller on CBC.

Will Putin turn to more extreme tactics? “Unless he understands the cost to him will be even greater, he is likely to escalate,” says Ivo Daalder on MSNBC.

"This isn't Afghanistan, and this isn't Syria. This is a country that's being attacked," says Ivo Daalder on MSNBC. "This is not a proxy war."

Council President Ivo Daalder describes Russia as a "single-headed autocracy" in conversation with Pavlos Papadopoulos.

Kyiv, a capital city under siege, falters under the dangers of urbicide. As the victor emerges, so too does a new world order.

What are the world’s thresholds for military support in Ukraine? Elizabeth Shackelford unpacks this and more on Bloomberg Markets.

Elise Labott, Carla Anne Robbins, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Biden’s meeting with NATO will address the what-ifs of Putin escalating to biological, chemical, or nuclear war, Ivo Daalder tells the Chicago Sun Times.