Andreas Umland

Commentary

Russian popular and elite opinion is becoming more hostile to the United States. It could lead to a renewed cold war—or worse.

Is a new Moscow-Washington conflict in the cards? Growing Russian nationalism and assertive Kremlin policies threaten to usher in a new era of competition.

Six Russia-watchers weigh in on the Russian elections, the internal state of the country, and Vladimir Putin's nomination of a successor.

After Vladimir Putin’s announcement today that he would support Dimitri Medvedev to be the next Russian president, Nikolas K. Gvosdev gives some perspective.

The central role of Vladimir Putin in shaping Russian politics now seems assured for years to come. But what are the implications of this new reality?

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February 12, 2012