Foreign policy of Vladimir Putin Commentary

Twitter and the Kremlin

Svetlana Babaeva | Aug 06, 2010
The rise of social networks probably won't have a long-term impact on Russia's political future.

Moscow's Foreign Policies

Nikolas K. Gvosdev | Jul 30, 2010
Russia's foreign policy isn't schizophrenic, especially when it comes to Iran.

The Secret Agent Brouhaha

Peter Lavelle | Jul 01, 2010
Washington and Moscow shouldn’t let this dramatized spy ordeal affect relations.

Spies Among Us

Jacob Heilbrunn | Jun 29, 2010
Moscow should be grateful that the arrest of ten alleged Russian spies brought an end to a costly and ineffective government program.

United Russia?

Paul J. Saunders | Jun 08, 2010
American policy makers need to focus far more attention on Vladimir Putin.

Too Little, Too Late

| Oct 15, 2009

The Russian Hangover

Doug Bandow | Oct 28, 2008
The party is over in Moscow—the economic crunch has reminded Russians that their nation isn’t a real great power.

Gracious Grozny

Anatol Lieven | Sep 18, 2008
In the second of a three part series, TNI senior editor Anatol Lieven reflects on his meetings with high-level Russian officials at the Valdai Club conference last week.

Wrong on Russia

Flynt Leverett
Hillary Mann Leverett
| Aug 20, 2008
Prominent foreign-policy analysts are saying post the Russia-Georgia conflict, America needs to get tougher on Moscow. But we should instead be working to improve the relationship. If we face facts, America still needs Russia.

The Senator's Errors

Brooke Leonard | Jul 30, 2008
John McCain says he has all the answers when it comes to foreign policy. But a sampling of his statements on Russia shows that he has much to learn.

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