Why Russian Resets Keep Failing
Geopolitical rivalries do not end because of handshakes or smiling photo ops.
Russia and the West
Russia and the West have had a love-hate relationship for centuries. These are the stories of what some are already calling the Second Cold War.
Trump Builds Kleptocracy as Evidence of Russian Collusion Piles Up
The American president imitates his Russian counterpart in bending the law to benefit himself and his friends.
Trump Seeks to Allay Russia Criticism with New Ambassador
Jon Huntsman, a former governor and ambassador, is the latest Vladimir Putin critic to join the administration.
It Seems Everybody Around Trump Was Talking to the Russians
Michael Flynn, Paul Manafort, Jeff Sessions… Everybody in Donald Trump’s inner circle has some Russia connection.
Trump Doesn’t Understand Why Deal with Russia Eludes Him
The president blames the news media, but the real reason is that Russia and the United States have divergent interests.
Balkans Could Fall Victim to Putin-Trump Deal
The fear is that Donald Trump will trade Kosovo for Russian cooperation in the Middle East.
Rapprochement with Russia: In the Absence of Western Resolve
There is little honor in a deal with Russia, but it is the pragmatic thing to do.
Rapprochement with Russia: What’s In It for Us?
Russophiles argue for an accord with Vladimir Putin’s Russia.
The Russo-Trump Alliance
An accord with Moscow could end liberal democracy in Eastern Europe as well as America’s values-based foreign policy.
2016 in Geopolitical Review
2016 was a good year for authoritarians and delivered blow after blow to liberal democracy.
Trump’s Credibility Problem on Russia
It’s hard to take the Republican’s denials about Russian interference in the election seriously when he benefited from it.
By June, France Will Have a More Pro-Russian President
François Fillon’s nomination guarantees that the next French president will be more Russia-friendly.
Russia Divides French Right’s Presidential Contenders
François Fillon and Nicolas Sarkozy seek rapprochement. Alain Juppé rejects “Russophilia”.
Countries Most Critical of Russia Sanctions Least Affected
Southern European nations oppose fresh sanctions even though they have been least affected by them.
If This Is Cold War 2.0, Then the Russians Are Winning
Russia is a great power again in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Where does it go from here?