Russia
The Kremlin’s decision to activate the CSTO alliance signals an entirely new approach in relations between Russia and its immediate neighbors
No Result Found
December 9, 2021
Putin is No Mystery, He’s Predictable
Building Russia’s president into a figure of mystery simply helps his image and ignores what we know. He is a repeat offender, with a tiresomely familiar modus operandi
December 8, 2021
Putin Extorts Another Meeting
The West lacks a strategy to deal with the Kremlin’s regular temper tantrums. It’s time to craft one
December 7, 2021
Ukraine: Putin’s Dangerous Illusion
Putin’s world view is based on an illusion but past experience makes him hope an irresolute US will buy him off at Ukraine’s expense
December 7, 2021
Much More Than Just Ukraine
A failure to prevent further Russian advances into Ukraine will have ramifications across the South Caucasus and Central Asia.
December 7, 2021
Russian Borderlands and the Summit for Democracy
The meeting must be much more than a sermon on the virtues of democracy if it’s to resonate with insecure countries in a tough neighborhood.
December 6, 2021
Putin Has Invaded Our Cortex
US dealings with Russia have been disastrous for many years and the Biden administration’s mantra of stable and predictable relations has made it worse
December 6, 2021
Russia: Judge Not Lest . . .
Russia’s legal system values an unofficial code even if that means terrible failures of justice
December 6, 2021
Why Should Joe Biden Care About Ukraine?
During his video call with Vladimir Putin, Joe Biden should clearly state that Ukraine is as important to the West as it is for Russia
December 3, 2021
A Time for NATO Fortitude to Deter Russian Threats
The alliance must not blink or compromise its values in the face of Kremlin menace toward its friends.