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Black Sea

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.

Avatar photoAleksandar MalinovAugust 2, 2016November 28, 2021

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 26, 2016November 21, 2021
Vladimir Putin Angela Merkel

Ostpolitik Is Not Going to Work This Time

Social Democrats believe accommodation will moderate Russia’s behavior. They are wrong.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 29, 2016March 14, 2022

Putin Removes Medvedev Appointees in Security Shakeup

It looks like the Russian leader is worried enough about his position to take preemptive action.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 5, 2016November 21, 2021

Why Central Asia Is Dumping Russia for China

Russia’s dimming economic prospects and domineering behavior make China an attractive alternative.

Avatar photoGlobal Risk InsightsMay 24, 2016November 21, 2021

A “Russian Hand” in the Dutch Referendum?

The Dutch “no” shows Russia is not the biggest threat the EU faces. Europeans are.

Matt FinucaneMatt FinucaneMay 9, 2016May 23, 2022
Netherlands drilling rig

Europe Quietly Breaks Free from Russian Gas

EU regulations are making it harder for Russia to divide and conquer.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 5, 2016November 5, 2021

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.

Ryan BohlRyan BohlApril 29, 2016November 21, 2021
Vladimir Putin

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 23, 2016November 21, 2021
Vladimir Putin

Panama Papers Prove the Perils of One-Party Rule

Every political system has corruption, but multiparty democracy provides the best safeguards against it.

Ryan BohlRyan BohlApril 7, 2016November 21, 2021
Barack Obama Vladimir Putin

Satellite Geopolitics in Eastern Europe

If the American-Russian rivalry shifts back to Europe, the focus will be on Hungary, Poland and Romania.

Joseph ShupacJoseph ShupacMarch 25, 2016November 21, 2021

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.

Ryan BohlRyan BohlMarch 17, 2016November 21, 2021

Putin Orders Start of Withdrawal from Syria

The Russian leader starts to pull his troops out of Syria after six months.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 14, 2016November 21, 2021
Barack Obama Vladimir Putin

Why Obama Refuses to Get “Tough” with Putin

Real power, the president argues, means you can get what you want without resorting to violence.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 10, 2016November 21, 2021

Russia Weaponizes Syrian Refugees: NATO

Russia is worsening the refugee crisis out of Syria in order to break Europe’s political will.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 2, 2016November 28, 2021

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