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History Should Be Our Guide in Ukraine
There are several historical referents we should keep in mind about the Ukraine war. First, no-fly zones: Lots of Westerners are calling for NATO aircraft to establish a no-fly zone above Ukraine to stop Russian bombing of Ukrainian cities. That’s a terrible idea. Russian planes can still launch missiles from the nearby airspace of Russia…Victor Davis Hanson -
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As Putin’s New Iron Curtain Falls, Here’s How US Can Help Part It
While the international community grapples with the millions of Ukrainian refugees fleeing their war-torn nation, there has been a quieter exodus of middle-class Russian citizens fleeing their country since the beginning of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s second invasion of Ukraine. It’s been estimated that roughly 200,000 Russians have already left the country, traveling anywhere that…Daniel Vaynshteyn -
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Biden’s Gaffe About Putin Could Have Serious Consequences for Ukraine
This week’s events, particularly those in Brussels and Poland, have left little reason for optimism. There is not a single leader in the world today whose staff is stepping out at the United Nations, in Washington, or on the ground in Brussels to correct, walk back, or clarify what their country’s elected leader truly meant…Armstrong Williams -
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How Russia Might Deploy Nukes in Ukraine War
With Russian forces struggling mightily to subjugate Ukraine in the face of incredible resistance from both the Ukrainian army and ordinary citizens, observers are concerned about the Kremlin escalating the war with the use of nuclear weapons. At this point, it’s arguably “low risk,” but it’s not “no risk.” Moscow could certainly decide to move…Peter Brookes -
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Rubio: What America Does About China Will Define 21st Century
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., said the book on the history of the 21st century will be about the United States and China—and it will have one of two endings. “It’s either going to be a story of how a rising authoritarian power replaced a free society as the world’s most powerful country and as a…Fred Lucas -
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Rep. Michael McCaul Assesses Threat China, Russia Pose to US
What danger does China actually pose to America? How closely are China and Russia working together? Is the Biden administration doing enough to prepare for foreign policy threats? America and China are in a “global competition for economic and military dominance,” says Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas. If America does not take strategic action now, our…Virginia Allen -
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Sanctions on Putin’s Russia: An Initial Assessment
Ongoing sanctions on Russia are taking a toll on its economy. Yet greater enforcement should follow to really cripple Russian President Vladimir Putin’s economic and financial Achilles’ heel. Since Russia’s unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, a range of targeted sanctions have been rightfully piled against Putin’s economy. Damaging to the Russian…Anthony B. Kim -
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We Hear You: Assessing Putin, Zelenskyy, and Biden
Editor's note: The Daily Signal's audience has thoughtful comments on the unfolding events in Ukraine. Here's a sampling from the mailbag at [email protected].—Ken McIntyre Dear Daily Signal: I am ashamed to be an American, and particularly ashamed of NATO ("What Could Be Next in Russia-Ukraine Conflict”). How can we watch what is happening in Ukraine…Ken McIntyre -
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False Flag Isn’t Russia’s Only Chemical Weapons Scenario
It’s very possible that Russia might use chemical weapons in a false flag operation in Ukraine, based on information the Biden administration has shared with the public on that frightening scenario. But a false flag operation isn’t the only option for Russia to use chemical weapons in Ukraine, potentially blaming a strike on any number…Peter Brookes -
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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: ‘Pain Never Goes Away,’ Says Mother of Daughter Who Took Her Life After ‘Transitioning’ to a Boy
Abby Martinez lost custody of her daughter Yaeli to the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services because Martinez did not fully support her daughter “transitioning” to a boy. When she was 16, Yaeli moved out of her mother’s home and later changed her name to Andrew. Yaeli began taking cross-sex hormones but…Virginia Allen -
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America’s Caught Between Russia and China Externally and the Left Internally
America is caught between an external and an internal threat. The external is an economically aggressive and America-hating China and a nuclear-equipped, America-hating Russia; the internal is a non-nuclear, America-hating left. (As I always note, “left” is not the same as “liberal”; in fact, leftism poses a mortal threat to liberalism. The greatest contemporary tragedy…Dennis Prager -
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Russia and the Pottery Barn Rule
“You break it, you own it.” This adage, a variation of the Pottery Barn Rule, was first coined by columnist Thomas L. Friedman in 2003. Friedman used it as an expression of foreign policy, suggesting that the launch of a military invasion comes with the responsibility of rebuilding a country. The adage now certainly applies…Thomas Spoehr -
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Biden’s Weakness in Ukraine-Russia Conflict Has Only Further Emboldened China in a New Kind of War
In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin deserves the world’s unmitigated scorn, but not the United States’ undivided attention. For while Russia today may be an enemy of the West, it is not really a rival. For that, we must look to China. Putin’s fantasy of resurrecting a greater Russian empire is just that, a…Kevin Roberts -
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America Should Launch a 21st-Century ‘Berlin Airlift’ for Ukrainian Civilians
Recently, my wife and I had the opportunity to visit Poland and travel to the Ukraine border where we witnessed the heartbreaking sight of women and children fleeing their homeland to escape the brutality of the Russian invasion. We traveled to Krakovets, Ukraine, just inside the border, with Samaritan’s Purse, a Christian charity working to…Mike Pence -
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Getting Squeezed at Pump? Blame Biden, Not Putin
All across the country, Americans are facing staggering gasoline prices, pinching their wallets even further as inflation runs rampant. But what’s causing gas prices to skyrocket? The Biden administration blames Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine, as well as greedy U.S. business owners, for the sharp rise in prices. But that doesn’t pass the…Douglas Blair -
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10 Realities of Ukraine
1. Reassuring an enemy what one will not do ensures that the enemy will do just that and more. Unpredictability and occasional enigmatic silence bolster deterrence. But President Joe Biden’s predictable reassurance to Russian President Vladimir Putin that he will show restraint means Putin likely will not. 2. No-fly zones don’t work in a big-power,…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Should America Enact a No-Fly Zone in Ukraine?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave a speech in front of Congress Wednesday. Zelenskyy urged America to continue supporting Ukraine as Russian forces march their way through the country. He also encouraged America to enact a no-fly zone around Ukraine to stop Russian terror in the skies. But what is a no-fly zone? And is it…Douglas Blair -
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She Was in Kyiv the Day Russia Invaded Ukraine. Here’s What She Saw.
Kateryna Shapovalenko woke up at 5 a.m. Feb. 24 to the sound of missiles slamming into buildings in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. Confused and terrified, the 23-year-old woman began receiving calls from her friends and family confirming her worst fears: Russia was invading. “February 24th was a very terrible moment. I think it was…Douglas Blair -
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Biden Encourages China by Lax Response to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine, Pompeo Says
The West’s slow response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has the Chinese Communist Party eager to get its own “free bite at the apple” by taking Taiwan, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday during a speech at The Heritage Foundation. Pompeo noted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s remote address earlier in the day to…Fred Lucas -
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‘Effects of Aggression’ Will Last, Nonprofits Aiding Ukraine Say
As Russian troops continue their onslaught against Ukraine, nonprofits on the ground are asking for support to aid both refugees and those suffering within the borders of their homeland. In a remote address to Congress on Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked for more U.S. assistance as nearly 600 civilian deaths have been confirmed in…Maggie Hroncich