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Moscow has expanded its influence in Africa. What should the U.S. do to counter Russian activity in the continent?
If an agreement can't be reached by January, Russia may cut off natural gas to Ukraine and other European countries that rely on the pipeline.
Ukrainians want membership, but obstacles abound.
Though an agreement seemed close last fall, negotiations are at an impasse again. How will the United States proceed?
The most important report being written in Washington today is a Pentagon study on the U.S. military presence in Poland.
Some media outlets—and Butina’s defense attorney—say the Russian national is accused of violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act. They’re wrong.
How a dispute between Harry Truman and congressional skeptics established presidential authorities that are unquestioned today.
What’s worrisome about the fight between the Russian government and the Telegram messaging app.
Some questions raised by Russian implants in U.S. networks, and U.S. implants in foreign networks.
A review of Curtain of Lies: The Battle over Truth in Stalinist Eastern Europe by Melissa Feinberg (Oxford Univ. Press, 2017).