Turkey’s Purchase of a Russian Missile System, Explained
Turkey is going ahead with a deal that its NATO allies have condemned. Why?
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Russian Missile Treaty Violation Is a Wake-up Call for Europe
Europe may not want a repeat of the Cold War, but it has to come to terms with reality.
Vladimir Putin Is Not Your Conservative Hero
Western conservatives looking for a leading light won’t find one in the Kremlin.
Different Player, Same Game
Donald Trump hoped to improve relations with Russia. He is reverting to the same policy as his predecessors.
Estonia’s President Sends Wrong Message Meeting Putin
Kersti Kaljulaid breaks with the Baltic policy not legitimizing Russia’s aggression.
Nord Stream Climbdown Should Put Ostpolitik to Rest
Change-through-rapprochement worked in the 1970s. Vladimir Putin’s Russia is different.
Why Greek-Russian Relations Haven’t Improved
When the far left came to power in Greece, there were fears it would seek an entente with Moscow.
Trump Believes Summit with Putin Has Reset Relations. He’s Wrong
A single meeting of two leaders doesn’t usually change the fate of nations.
Fetishizing Victimhood: From Poland to America
Wallowing in self-pity doesn’t buy nations respect.
Please Don’t Worry About World War III
Neither Russia nor the United States has a reason to escalate in the war in Syria.
Five Catalan Politicians Jailed, Five Reasons for Russia’s Spy Poisoning
The arrests make it even more difficult to form a government in the breakaway region of Spain.
Putin Wins Sham Election, Trump Battles FBI
To no one’s surprise, Vladimir Putin wins reelection in Russia. Donald Trump goes to war on the FBI.
Good, Bad and Ugly in Trump’s Drug Plan, Corbyn Parrots Russian Talking Points
The president proposes common-sense drug reforms — and the death penalty for drug dealers.
Russian Spy Poisoning, Explained
Theresa May blames Russia for the attempted assassination of a former double agent.
Dutch Hope for Smooth Brexit, Russians Have Little Faith in Trump
The Dutch lobby both sides. Russians suspect Donald Trump will throw them under the bus.