Ukraine: Could a prisoner swap promote peace?
Ukraine and Russia have swapped prisoners, to the chagrin of investigators exploring the downing of a passenger jet. But will…
Decoder: A key to understanding Russian suspicions of West
The Soviet Union and its Warsaw Pact allies opposed the West for 36 years. After the Iron Curtain fell, NATO…
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…
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…
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…
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…