Foreign Policy Essay
Why Is Vladimir Putin So Difficult to Deter?
Rose McDermott Sun, Apr 16, 2023, 10:01 AM
Personalist leaders present unique challenges for deterrence.
Latest in Vladimir Putin
Chatter
The Chatter Podcast: Putin’s People with Catherine Belton
David Priess Thu, Mar 24, 2022, 10:06 AM
This week, Shane Harris talks with journalist Catherine Belton about the rise of Vladimir Putin from KGB officer to president of Russia.
Foreign Divestment
Divestment From Russia by Foreign Business Could Increase Pressure on Putin
Matthew H. Murray Fri, Mar 11, 2022, 11:15 AM
While Putin made prewar preparations to attempt to sanction-proof the Russian economy, he was not ready for the risk of a mass foreign exodus from the Russian market.
Russia and Eastern Europe
It Is Time to Stop Looking for a Reset With Russia
Dominic Cruz Bustillos, Alexander Vindman Mon, Apr 19, 2021, 2:16 PM
Common interests and shared values are necessary for durable bilateral relations—and the United States shares neither with Russia.
Foreign Policy Essay
Russia’s New Crises on the Periphery
Carol R. Saivetz Sun, Feb 14, 2021, 10:01 AM
Putin's influence in three former Soviet republics has been shaken by a series of political crises.
Middle East Ticker
A DMZ Deal for Idlib, U.S. Tones Down Plans for Confrontation with Iran at the United Nations, Saudi-Emirati Offensive in Yemen Resumes
J. Dana Stuster Tue, Sep 18, 2018, 11:47 AM
Russia and Turkey Reach Agreement to Establish Demilitarized Zone in Idlib
Russia
How Putin Works to Weaken Faith in the Rule of Law and Our Justice System
Suzanne Spaulding, Harvey Rishikof Mon, Sep 17, 2018, 9:20 AM
In the summer of 2016, a Facebook group called “Secure Borders” began fanning the flames of rumors that a young girl had been raped at knifepoint by Syrian refugees in Twin Falls, Idaho. The group accused government officials, including the prosecutor and judge in the case, of conspiring to protect the immigrant community by covering-up the true nature of the crime.
The Russia Connection
Standards for Impeachment: Trump’s Defense of Putin in the Face of Russia’s Electoral Attacks
Bob Bauer Tue, Jul 17, 2018, 9:00 AM
Some presidential behavior that may not consist of discrete crimes is still within range of the serious “abuse or violation” of public trust that justifies discussion of impeachment.
The Russia Connection
Uncomfortable Questions in the Wake of Russia Indictment 2.0 and Trump’s Press Conference With Putin
Jack Goldsmith Mon, Jul 16, 2018, 5:26 PM
What the Mueller indictment means for blowback against U.S. officials, reciprocal interference by the United States, the state of U.S. preparation against renewed adversary electoral operations, and the practices of U.S. journalists.
Foreign Policy Essay
Setting Expectations for the Helsinki Summit
Carol R. Saivetz Sun, Jul 15, 2018, 10:00 AM
Editor’s Note: The U.S.-Russia relationship is at the center of the Trump administration. At home, the investigation over Russian interference in the 2016 election continues to enrage the president, while abroad Russia appears to be one of the few countries in the world the president respects. So it is not surprising that all eyes are on the Putin-Trump summit. MIT's Carol Saivetz surveys the summit landscape, assessing what might be on the table and how the summit might go.
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