Articles and Posts by Seth Cropsey

As the Russo-Ukrainian war grinds into its sixth full month, we must reckon with strategic reality. Russia is losing ground, and its strategic position will only deteriorate in coming months; further military reversals will intensify its strategic quandary. Three possibilities exist — revolution, a palace coup, or horizontal escalation — and …

Putin Can’t Control His Ukraine Cataclysm — and the US Must Get Ready Continue Reading >>

Upheaval in Sri Lanka and spiking global energy prices are the result of Russia’s new strategy in Ukraine. By causing international shocks, Russia hopes to overawe the West once again, both presenting it the prospect of a winter energy shortage and stoking crises in the developing world. The West should …

Russia’s New War Strategy: Destroy the Global Economy Continue Reading >>

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has triggered a NATO renaissance, at least rhetorically. It appears rejuvenated, robust, and capable of confronting Russia in the long-term. Nevertheless, the Ukraine War has merely obfuscated severe political fissures within NATO. Ironically, they are the inverse of the difficulties NATO faced in the early …

Blood and Toil Continue Reading >>

The Fall of Snake Island is an Inflection Point in the Ukraine War Perception and reality are difficult to untangle in any conflict.  But the Ukraine War is the first great power conflict waged fully in the Information Age.  Both parties have sought to influence global narratives and manipulate international …

With a Whimper – The Fall of Snake Island Continue Reading >>

About 25 million tons of grain now sit in Ukrainian silos blockaded by Russian ships. By disrupting global food and energy supplies, the Kremlin seeks to spark multiple international crises, forcing the West to pressure Ukraine into negotiations. The U.S. should spoil Russia’s strategy by establishing a maritime corridor with …

How to Stop Russia’s Plan for Global Food Chaos Continue Reading >>