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The 10 Most Popular Posts From 2025
What captured reader interest and sparked discussion
 • Luke Johnson
The Difference Between Trump and Other Strongmen: He Isn't Popular
In 2025, Trump couldn't strike the authoritarian bargain that Putin and Erdogan did
 • Luke Johnson
EU Leaders Agreed on a Big New Loan for Ukraine - But Didn't Tap Frozen Russian Assets
Breaking down the result reached before 3 a.m. last night with Dave Keating
 • Luke Johnson and Dave Keating
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Hugo Dixon explains the plan to use Russian frozen assets for Ukraine
The European Commission is meeting tomorrow to discuss a bold financing plan that the Trump Administration opposes
 • Luke Johnson and Hugo Dixon
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Today and Friday: Live Videos on the Russian Asset Loan and the End-of-Year EU Summit
Join me, Hugo Dixon, and Dave Keating for the latest on a crucial week for Europe and Ukraine
 • Luke Johnson
5 Notable Books of 2025
Here are 5 works of nonfiction, which changed how I see and think about the world.
 • Luke Johnson
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A newsletter by Luke Johnson on democratic erosion in the U.S. and abroad with a special focus on Russia's war in Ukraine.
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