igorkhrestin.bsky.social
@igorkhrestin.bsky.social
Former Hill staffer, think tanker, and strategy advisor. Expertise in Eurasia, Indo-Pacific, and technology policy. Bio: https://www.bushcenter.org/people/igor-khrestin
New piece with Gabriel Collins on the ongoing Russian terrorism against the civilian population in Ukraine. We provide some urgent solutions on how to counter Russia’s renewed attempts at #genocide against Ukrainians
gabrielcollins.substack.com/p/blackout-w...
gabrielcollins.substack.com/p/blackout-w...
Blackout Warfare and National Survival in Ukraine
Russia weaponizes winter in a brutal “flee or die” campaign
gabrielcollins.substack.com
January 24, 2026 at 8:26 PM
New piece with Gabriel Collins on the ongoing Russian terrorism against the civilian population in Ukraine. We provide some urgent solutions on how to counter Russia’s renewed attempts at #genocide against Ukrainians
gabrielcollins.substack.com/p/blackout-w...
gabrielcollins.substack.com/p/blackout-w...
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putin lies from habit, but also from fear.
He lies because his military is underperforming even the lowest expectations & 🇷🇺’s economy is faltering.
Putin lies because his only path to victory runs through 🇺🇸’s self-deterrence & 🇪🇺’s indecisiveness
thehill.com/opinion/inte...
He lies because his military is underperforming even the lowest expectations & 🇷🇺’s economy is faltering.
Putin lies because his only path to victory runs through 🇺🇸’s self-deterrence & 🇪🇺’s indecisiveness
thehill.com/opinion/inte...
January 23, 2026 at 12:06 PM
putin lies from habit, but also from fear.
He lies because his military is underperforming even the lowest expectations & 🇷🇺’s economy is faltering.
Putin lies because his only path to victory runs through 🇺🇸’s self-deterrence & 🇪🇺’s indecisiveness
thehill.com/opinion/inte...
He lies because his military is underperforming even the lowest expectations & 🇷🇺’s economy is faltering.
Putin lies because his only path to victory runs through 🇺🇸’s self-deterrence & 🇪🇺’s indecisiveness
thehill.com/opinion/inte...
New piece focused on Kremlin’s willful misuse of history as a driver for Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.
www.bushcenter.org/publications...
www.bushcenter.org/publications...
Setting the historical record straight on Ukraine and Russia | George W. Bush Presidential Center
www.bushcenter.org
January 14, 2026 at 5:52 PM
New piece focused on Kremlin’s willful misuse of history as a driver for Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.
www.bushcenter.org/publications...
www.bushcenter.org/publications...
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Everyone who follows russia’s war in Europe has heard of NATO’s #Article5.
But security guarantees come in many forms.
This quick and clear explainer by Igor Khrestin is worth your time:
www.19fortyfive.com/2025/12/the-...
But security guarantees come in many forms.
This quick and clear explainer by Igor Khrestin is worth your time:
www.19fortyfive.com/2025/12/the-...
The Ukraine Security Guarantee Dilemma Won't Be Easy to Solve
Peace talks may hinge on Ukraine’s future security. Here are three U.S. guarantee models—treaty, Taiwan-style ambiguity, or Israel-like support.
www.19fortyfive.com
January 1, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Everyone who follows russia’s war in Europe has heard of NATO’s #Article5.
But security guarantees come in many forms.
This quick and clear explainer by Igor Khrestin is worth your time:
www.19fortyfive.com/2025/12/the-...
But security guarantees come in many forms.
This quick and clear explainer by Igor Khrestin is worth your time:
www.19fortyfive.com/2025/12/the-...
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Russia is no longer simply attacking Ukraine’s energy grid; it is field-testing a strategy of blackout warfare.
Russia’s Blackout Warfare Needs a U.S. Counter
Deterring Moscow’s assault on Ukraine’s energy will pay off across Europe.
foreignpolicy.com
December 13, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Russia is no longer simply attacking Ukraine’s energy grid; it is field-testing a strategy of blackout warfare.
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What’s next for US policy on North Korea?
From nuclear threats to diplomatic stalemates, the path forward is anything but clear. Cory Gardner, Igor Khrestin, and Chris Walsh dive deep into the challenges and opportunities for the US on this critical issue. tnsr.org/2025/09/us-p...
From nuclear threats to diplomatic stalemates, the path forward is anything but clear. Cory Gardner, Igor Khrestin, and Chris Walsh dive deep into the challenges and opportunities for the US on this critical issue. tnsr.org/2025/09/us-p...
US Policy Toward North Korea: Quo Vadis? - Texas National Security Review
As the Trump administration recalibrates America’s global priorities, containing Pyongyang should be at the top of its agenda. Despite the progress of North Korea's illicit weapons programs, the Unite...
tnsr.org
September 22, 2025 at 7:31 PM
What’s next for US policy on North Korea?
From nuclear threats to diplomatic stalemates, the path forward is anything but clear. Cory Gardner, Igor Khrestin, and Chris Walsh dive deep into the challenges and opportunities for the US on this critical issue. tnsr.org/2025/09/us-p...
From nuclear threats to diplomatic stalemates, the path forward is anything but clear. Cory Gardner, Igor Khrestin, and Chris Walsh dive deep into the challenges and opportunities for the US on this critical issue. tnsr.org/2025/09/us-p...