The Giant Awakes: America Begins to Reclaim Top Spot
The superpower is striking back against Chinese and Russian challenges to its international system.
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.
Saudis Expand Oil War Against Russia into Europe
Saudi Arabia is fighting for market share and punishing Russia for supporting Bashar Assad.
Obama Challenges Notion Putin Bested Him in Syria
The American argues that Russia’s intervention in Syria is a sign of weakness, not strength.
French, German Leaders Give Putin Way Out in Ukraine
For the European powers, Ukrainian pride is a price worth paying to keep Russian aggression at bay.
Europe Facilitates Russia-Ukraine Gas Deal
The agreement may be a sign that Russia is keen to normalize its relations with Europe.
Tit for Tat: Russia Threatens Nukes in Kaliningrad
Russia threatens to deploy nuclear-capable missiles to its Baltic exclave. Again.
Russia’s Goal in Syria May Be to Worsen Refugee Crisis
By drawing out the war in Syria, Russia may be trying to exacerbate a crisis that is dividing Europe.
East-West Standoff Informs Russia’s Support for Assad
Russia has interests in Syria, but it also sees the war through the prism of its standoff with the West.
America Shouldn’t Try to Pry China and Russia Apart
Rather than break up China and Russia, America should seek to isolate them together.
Oceania Has Always Been at War with Eurasia
Why geography condemns Russia, an insecure land power, to be at odds with America.
East-West Standoff in Ukraine Likely to Endure
Neither Russia nor the West is prepared to escalate or seek a diplomatic way out.
Russia Needs to Stop Feeling Sorry for Itself
Russians’ self-pity and mistrust is poisoning their relations with other countries.
Nord Stream Belies Countries’ Non-Russian Gas Efforts
Some of Europe’s richest countries prioritize their own energy security over others.
Greece Signs Pipeline Deal with Russia After European Talks Fail
A day after Greece’s bailout talks collapse, the country agrees to build part of a Russian pipeline.
Russia No Longer Interested in Buying French Warships
Russia says it no longer wants the helicopter carriers France is refusing to deliver.