Dimitri Simes, president and CEO of the Center for the National Interest and publisher of its foreign policy magazine, The National Interest, discusses the prospects for a diplomatic solution in Ukraine; the risks of miscalculation and escalation for both Russia and the West; why Russia’s stance on the JCPOA emboldens Tehran; how China could come out a winner from the crisis; and more!

Links:

-The Takeaway: Russia, Iran major cyberthreats targeting US, says intel community - Al-Monitor

-Ukraine, Russia make no progress in cease-fire talks in Turkey - Al-Monitor

-High-tech investor Erel Margalit: Despite interests in Syria, Israel must stand with Ukraine, US  - Al-Monitor