Litvinenko Under the Microscope
The death of Alexander Litvinenko has exposed a web of relationships spanning twenty years and two continents.
For now, most questions in the Litvinenko case remain unanswered. But with the inquest into Litvinenko's death beginning Friday, it seems that the Litvinenko saga, much like polonium-210 and its 138-day half-life, has both staying power and noxious potential.
Sean R. Singer is an apprentice editor at The National Interest.