Iran Sues Russia for Canceled Arms Sale
Tehran files suit against Russia after it canceled the sale of air defense systems.
Russia
The Myth of Russia’s Resurgence
Reports of Russia’s resurgence are greatly exaggerated.
After Libya, Europe’s New Order in the Making
A new balance of power is forming in Europe, one that is eerily familiar.
A “Zero Problems” Policy for Europe in Eurasia
The EU could be a facilitator between any number of powers in a multipolar world.
Central Asian Battlefield 2027
China, Iran, Russia and Turkey could be competing for influence in the Eurasian heartland.
Medvedev Could Run Again
Putin may suggest that he is running for president again but why would he? The system works as it is.
Region Reluctant to Commit to Afghan Security
Members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization recognize the importance of a stable Afghanistan but won’t help ensure it.
The Ants and the Grasshoppers
Strategic ambiguity from great powers compels middle powers to seize the initiative.
Arctic Council Signals Rulemaking Maturation
The nations of the Arctic are cautiously starting to cooperate but remain competitors for the region’s vast hydrocarbon reserves.
How Bin Laden’s Death Was Received in Russia
Russian views on the terrorist leader’s death are a little different from those of Westerners.
The New Game Changers
The BRICS are here to stay.
Russia’s Conflicts in Libya
Dmitry Gorenburg examines the difficult position the Kremlin finds itself in with regard to the international military intervention in Libya.
BRIC+1: Germany’s New Bedfellows?
Germany finds itself in the company of Brazil, Russia, India and China in opposing intervention in Libya.
America’s Tripolar Approach to Europe
Robert Kaplan argues American policy in Europe should prioritize France, Germany and Poland.
Russia’s Black Sea Threat?
Is Russian naval expansion in the Black Sea a threat to American regional interests? Dmitry Gorenburg is skeptical.