KGB Commentary

The Secret Agent Brouhaha

Washington and Moscow shouldn’t let this dramatized spy ordeal affect relations.

Spies Among Us

Moscow should be grateful that the arrest of ten alleged Russian spies brought an end to a costly and ineffective government program.

Too Little, Too Late

Hit Obama for the Right Reasons

The Cheney family’s attacks on Obama are a nasty distraction and damaging the GOP. Instead, Republicans should offer new ideas to challenge the president’s.

Practice Makes Perfect

All that preparation worked after all: Obama proved he wasn’t just an empty suit by besting McCain in Friday’s debate.

Message from Moscow

A key Russian official is in Havana this week to discuss energy cooperation with Raul Castro. But there’s another reason for the deputy prime minister’s visit: sending a shot across Washington’s bow.

(Not) All About Dmitry

Dmitry Medevdev will be sworn in as Russian president today. Instead of trying to psychoanalyze the man at the helm, Washington should judge Moscow by its actions over the coming years.

NI Online's Continuing Russia Coverage

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

The Russian Elections: NI Online's Continuing Coverage

In the aftermath of the resounding victory of Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party, observers are struggling to get a handle on the situation.

Putin's Russia Is 'A Different Country Now'

Just what does Vladimir Putin plan to do with his party’s new mandate? Consolidating executive authority and one-party rule both seem to be in the cards.

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May 26, 2012