Turkey Coup Continues Destabilization Spiral in Black Sea
The coup attempt in Turkey is the latest in a series of events that have undermined stability in the region.
Russia
The Real Scandal Is That Putin Obviously Prefers Trump
Whether Russia leaked the Democrats’ emails or not; it obviously wants Donald Trump to become president.
Ostpolitik Is Not Going to Work This Time
Social Democrats believe accommodation will moderate Russia’s behavior. They are wrong.
Putin Removes Medvedev Appointees in Security Shakeup
It looks like the Russian leader is worried enough about his position to take preemptive action.
Why Central Asia Is Dumping Russia for China
Russia’s dimming economic prospects and domineering behavior make China an attractive alternative.
A “Russian Hand” in the Dutch Referendum?
The Dutch “no” shows Russia is not the biggest threat the EU faces. Europeans are.
Europe Quietly Breaks Free from Russian Gas
EU regulations are making it harder for Russia to divide and conquer.
Will Russia Go into Libya Next?
A war against the Islamic State in Libya may give Russia’s leader just the sort of quick victory he seeks.
Putin’s Russia Is Taking a Dangerous Turn
Russia’s economic and foreign-policy crises are testing a system that feeds on national emergencies to the limit.
Panama Papers Prove the Perils of One-Party Rule
Every political system has corruption, but multiparty democracy provides the best safeguards against it.
Satellite Geopolitics in Eastern Europe
If the American-Russian rivalry shifts back to Europe, the focus will be on Hungary, Poland and Romania.
Mission Accomplished for Putin in Syria? Yes And No
The intervention managed to keep Bashar Assad in power, but Russia is not out of the woods yet.
Putin Orders Start of Withdrawal from Syria
The Russian leader starts to pull his troops out of Syria after six months.
Why Obama Refuses to Get “Tough” with Putin
Real power, the president argues, means you can get what you want without resorting to violence.
Russia Weaponizes Syrian Refugees: NATO
Russia is worsening the refugee crisis out of Syria in order to break Europe’s political will.