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The Russian Way of War

Even if they don't invade Ukraine, they've already won.

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Jonathan V. Last
Jan 19, 2022
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1. Ukraine

We are on the brink of a land war in Europe and somehow it seems to have barely penetrated American politics.

This is because we finally have broad consensus about foreign policy for the first time since 2004: Neither Republicans nor Democrats have any interest in using hard power abroad.

Each side has different reasons. Democrats are skeptical …

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