Europe
What strides have former Soviet countries made to overcome past oppression and contemporary false narratives to create a better future?
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July 27, 2018
Eastern Exposure
So are Russia and China allies? Frenemies? Competitors? Or all of the above? And what does it mean going forward?
July 24, 2018
Russia’s Craving For Respect
Worthy targets for respect in Russia abound, including the bewitching language and literature, natural beauty, art, music, and humor. But more recently the country is magnificent mostly despite, rather than because of, the way it is run. Communist jargon debased the language. Communist industrialization despoiled landscapes and cityscapes. Soviet censors and secret police persecuted the […]
July 20, 2018
The Annexation Of The Sea of Azov
July 20, 2018
The Challenge of Putinism
Unpacking Putinism and its challenge to the West
July 20, 2018
Defending Europe
France spends more on defense than Russia. Admittedly, the numbers are a bit misleading. The Kremlin probably under-reports its spending. And its $55.3 billion stretches further than France’s $56.3 billion.
July 13, 2018
The Weakness of Putinomics
July 12, 2018
Estonian Students Discover Kremlin Propaganda
Western countries are not as defenseless against disinformation and propaganda as it may seem.
July 6, 2018
High Anxiety
Despite Vladimir Putin's falling approval ratings, the mood in Moscow these days is triumphant.
July 3, 2018
Avoiding Fake Deals With Moscow
In the usual scenario, an incoming U.S. President believes that he can be more successful than his predecessor in establishing a partnership with Russia’s leader. Trust is declared, promises are made, deals are struck, and Moscow’s previous acts of aggression against its neighbors are overlooked. This new détente gives cover for the Kremlin to prepare […]