Crimea Invasion Rekindles American Gas Export Debate
By exporting more natural gas, America could help make its allies less dependent on Russia.
Eastern Europe
Annexing Crimea Could Prove Costly for Russia
It is unclear what benefits Russia would derive from annexing the peninsula.
West Refuses to Acknowledge Crimea Referendum
Western leaders refuse to recognize the Crimea’s wish to join Russia.
Russia’s Crimea Reasoning in Historical, Doctrinal Context
Sevastopol’s status and Russia’s military doctrine are crucial factors in evaluating its policy.
Putin Denies Troops in Crimea, Says Force “Last Resort”
The Russian leader denies that his soldiers have taken control of Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula.
Crimea Invasion Putin’s Mistake? Too Soon to Tell
Whoever claims Russia’s incursion was a mistake at this point is probably making a moral argument, not a neutral analysis.
Putin Claims Authority to Invade Ukraine, Troops Seize Crimea
Vladimir Putin claims a mandate to invade Ukraine where his troops already control the Crimea.
Russian Troops Move into Crimea as Tensions with West Rise
Russian aircraft deliver hundreds of troops to the Ukrainian peninsula.
Russian Troops in Crimea After Yanukovich Deposed
Russian troops secure the naval base at Sevastopol.
New Elections Won’t Mend Ukraine’s Cultural Divide
Another election may calm the situation, but it is unlikely to resolve the conflict between Ukraine’s east and west.
NATO Missile Shield Prompts Russia to Expand Defenses
Russia is developing advances weapons systems in order to keep up in its missile arms race with the West.
Russia Cleans Up Its Own Mess with Ukraine Bailout
One of the reasons Ukraine needs financial aid is that Russia tried to choke off its economy.
Economic, Not Electoral Concerns Doomed Ukraine Pact
Leaders in Kiev didn’t worry about losing voters. They worried about losing access to the Russian market.
Ukraine Suspends Europe Trade Talks, Turns to Russia
Russia’s stick seems to have made more of an impression in Kiev than the European Union’s carrots.
Flying Russian Tricolor Part of Putin’s Nationalist Revival
The Russian leaders appeals to patriotism and tradition to shore up his popularity.