Paul HansburyNov 108 min readON BETRAYAL AND HOPE: UKRAINE'S FUTUREMany think a betrayal is coming. Ever the contrarian, I offer three reasons why the US and its allies might not abandon Ukraine under Trump.
Paul HansburyNov 16 min readTHE DICTATORS' BUSINESSAnne Applebaum's latest book offers a breezy tour of Dictatorland. And it's a chilling read.
Paul HansburyJun 217 min readFAR FROM PEACE From Putin's phoney peace offer to his meeting with Kim Jong-Un, there is little cause for optimism. But you can often see what you want.
Paul HansburyJun 44 min readWAR WHISPERSIs Russia still advancing in Ukraine? Vladimir Putin has been busy but don't believe everything you hear.
Paul HansburyApr 27 min readTHE BRUTALISATION OF RUSSIAA few remarks on last month's terrorist attack in Moscow. The treatment of the four suspects is part of the brutalisation of Russia.
Paul HansburyMar 246 min readRUSSIA VOTESRussia's election had added significance against the backdrop of war. But why does Russia bother with such an obviously undemocratic vote?
Paul HansburyMar 56 min readPUTIN TALKS... AND TALKSVladimir Putin, warning NATO against deploying troops to Ukraine, says Russia is prepared for nuclear war. Is NATO ready?
Paul HansburyJan 35 min readPARSING JUDGEMENT #2: RIGHTS AND WRONGS IN RUSSIA POLICYThomas Graham's new book on the United States' Russia policy will rile many readers, but it's a well-informed appraisal. Here's my review.
Paul HansburyDec 21, 20235 min readOUTLOOK FOR THE WAR IN UKRAINE IN 2024Vladimir Putin appears confident the war in Ukraine is turning in his favour: he could yet be hoisted with his own petard, however.