In Moscow, an education in all things Putin
Recently I went to Russia. I discovered that Russians view their president, Vladimir Putin, in a much different light than many of us from the West.Continue Reading →
What do U.S. sanctions mean for Russia and the West?
New U.S. sanctions on Russia might look like just another diplomatic move following Russia's annexation of Crimea. But they could…
Can Emmanuel Macron restore France’s grandeur?
President Emmanuel Macron wants to restore France's grandeur. But will the symbolic gestures of his first two months in power…
Syria missile strike hits U.S.-Russia relations
The U.S. strike against Syria has drawn Washington deeper into a messy conflict and set back ties with Moscow. But a military escalation is not a certainty.Continue Reading →
Russia poses unconventional threat to the West
Donald Trump shocked Europeans when he called NATO "obsolete." But the threat the continent faces from Russia is not conventional…
Freedom on the back foot around the world
Democracy, civil liberties and political rights are under threat as nations increasingly pursue narrow interests without regard for the benefits…
About Trump: Be afraid. Be very afraid.
He holds the keys to nuclear Armageddon. He speaks the naked language of power. It is hard to overstate the risks that Donald Trump presents to all of us.Continue Reading →
Trump, a Middle East wild card
On the campaign trail, Donald Trump suggested steps that could plunge the Middle East further into chaos. Once President, will…
Memo: Don’t panic yet over Trump
Pulling your hair out over Donald Trump? Don't panic yet. Soon the President-elect will start feeling cross-currents. It's the rule…
Trump: Sobering thoughts on his policy agenda
Donald Trump elicits angst from four experts who reflect on his potentially destructive impact on human rights, the environment, the global economy and international relations.Continue Reading →