Russia and Eastern Europe
Summary: Senate Foreign Relations Committee Russia Report
Evelyn Douek, Ed Stein Fri, Jan 26, 2018, 1:30 PM
Highlights from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee minority's report on Russia.
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Russia
Sen. Cardin's Russia Report Wants to Hold Social Media Companies Accountable, but Its Recommendation Falls Short
Evelyn Douek Fri, Jan 19, 2018, 9:00 AM
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee minority report on Russian propaganda needs more clarity on the proper role of governments in holding social media companies accountable.
Cybersecurity and Deterrence
On the Russian Proposal for Mutual Noninterference in Domestic Politics
Jack Goldsmith Mon, Dec 11, 2017, 9:30 AM
The United States should take the idea, though not this particular proposal, seriously.
Counterintelligence
Sessions Admits Justice Department Not Acting on Russia Threat to US Elections
Susan Hennessey, Benjamin Wittes Tue, Oct 24, 2017, 11:30 AM
Attorney General Jeff Sessions told the Senate Judiciary Committee that Russia poses a threat to the American electoral system, but he admits that his department hasn't done much about it.
Russia
How Expelling Russian Diplomats Backfired on the US
John Sipher Fri, Oct 13, 2017, 12:27 PM
On [email protected], John Sipher argues that the U.S.’s recent effort to put diplomatic pressure on Russia undermined U.S. interests.
Foreign Policy Essay
Countering Russian Influence in the Balkans
Emily Holland, Rebecca Friedman Lissner Sun, Aug 6, 2017, 10:00 AM
Russia is whittling away at U.S. influence in Eastern Europe. The Trump administration will have to do more to preserve the post-Cold War order.
Sanctions
President Trump Releases Signing Statement Accompanying Sanctions Bill
Quinta Jurecic Wed, Aug 2, 2017, 11:26 AM
This morning, President Trump signed into law sanctions legislation against Russia, North Korea, and Iran, which would also limit his ability to unilaterally lift sanctions on Russia without congressional oversight.
The Russia Connection
What They've Said About Russian Election Interference
Alex Potcovaru, Benjamin Wittes Fri, Jul 28, 2017, 3:02 PM
A little video that speaks for itself.
Russia and Eastern Europe
Don’t Ignore Ukraine: Lessons From the Borderland of the Internet
Aaron F. Brantly, Nerea M. Cal, Devlin Winkelstein Fri, Jul 7, 2017, 4:38 PM
What developments in Ukraine signify for the future of hybrid warfare.
Russia and Eastern Europe
Will Russia Dial Back the Incidents at Sea?
Sean Fahey Fri, Jun 30, 2017, 10:30 AM
Getting back to normal.