Foreign relations of Russia Commentary

The Reset Blooms

The Obama administration's "reset" with Russia has produced results. But can it last?

The Sodomy Trial of Anwar Ibrahim

The trial of Anwar Ibrahim threatens to tear apart Malaysia's much-needed opposition movement.

Litmus along the Dniester

Can America, Europe and Russia come together to implement the security community promised at the end of the Cold War?

Moscow's Foreign Policies

Russia's foreign policy isn't schizophrenic, especially when it comes to Iran.

Russia Optimistic

Hillary Clinton's tough talk in Eastern Europe prompted little reaction from Moscow—a sign that U.S.-Russia relations are moving in the right direction.

The Obama-Medvedev Summit

To have friendlier relations, America and Russia need to become better economic partners.

United Russia?

American policy makers need to focus far more attention on Vladimir Putin.

Ignoring Russia

Obama should have gone to Moscow’s Victory Day Parade. Small slights to Russia won’t help us get its cooperation on bigger issues like Iran.

Working with Moscow

Washington shouldn’t overstate the importance of the arms-treaty. We haven’t yet reached the hard part.

Ditch the Reset

America and Russia shouldn’t try to be friends. Cooperating in areas of common interest is the way to go.

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May 26, 2012