Europe
Favoring Authoritarian Politicians Pushes Them Closer to Russia and China
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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 […]
June 29, 2018
Need For Speed
How vulnerable is the Suwałki Corridor? And what can be done to defend it?
June 28, 2018
Spinning the Summit in Moscow
June 27, 2018
Balkans Ups and Downs
Since the fracturing of Yugoslavia in the 1990s, a guiding principle in the western Balkans is that if good news arrives in the morning, bad news will follow by the end of the day.
June 26, 2018
You Don’t Cut A Deal With An Extortionist