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Michael Colborne
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Michael Colborne is a Canadian journalist covering Eastern Europe.
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January 8, 2021
Michael Colborne
The Capitol Riot Is Inspiring Far-Right Groups Around the World
The storming of Congress could have scary global consequences if the U.S. doesn’t act quickly to hold rioters accountable.
September 26, 2019
Michael Colborne
The Mess Trump Has Made in Ukraine
The United States has an interest in keeping the Eastern European state stable and its government looking legitimate. The president's phone call worked against that.
July 9, 2019
Michael Colborne
Friday Night Fights With Ukraine’s Far Right
The Azov Battalion is using mixed martial arts to prepare to fight non-Europeans—and seems to be exporting that model to the West.
April 22, 2019
Michael Colborne
Why Did Ukrainians Just Elect a Comedian President?
The appeal of an outsider—particularly in a country beset by corruption—can be strong. But outsiders can also be risky bets.
April 1, 2019
Michael Colborne
The Answer to Ukraine’s Problems Is...a Comedian?
Volodymyr Zelenskiy, triumphing in Ukraine's first round of presidential elections, has become the world's latest entertainer-politician.
February 26, 2019
Michael Colborne
The Far Right’s Secret Weapon: Fascist Fashion
Europe's flourishing niche industry is spreading to the U.S., offering shirts and paraphernalia featuring neo-Nazi symbols in less overt forms.
November 15, 2018
Michael Colborne
Ukraine’s Fall From Hope
Pro-democracy protests rocked the country and transfixed the world five years ago. Today, a walk around the Maidan reveals a complicated legacy.
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