Maxime Marquette
Independent columnist · MadMax
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Columns by Maxime Marquette
4,540 columns published
Open letter· No. 5258
OPEN LETTER: H.R. 9694 Wants a Court Route for Epstein Files Still Withheld
Commentary· No. 5257
COMMENTARY: Fidan’s 8 August Black Sea Moratorium Has No Russian or Ukrainian Yes
Note· No. 5256
OPINION: 3 Dead in Brovary; Moscow’s Fire Point Claim Still Lacks Proof
Open letter· No. 5255
OPEN LETTER: Mr. Trump, Threats Cannot Substitute for Ammunition Data
Analysis· No. 5254
ANALYSIS: Stefanishyna case cites 13.9m UAH; HACC sets 6m UAH bail
Commentary· No. 5253
COMMENTARY: Ukraine’s 20th extension runs 90 days. Its 25-to-60 rule stays put
Analysis· No. 5252
FACT CHECK: Twelve petal tracks hit Spotify’s global chart—but the snapshot keeps moving
Reportage· No. 5251
REPORT: At 3:49 EDT, BlueBird 11 to 13 lift AST SpaceMobile to 13 satellites
Essay· No. 5250