Russian government Commentary

Travels with the Russian Tortoise

Is Vladimir Putin more like an American president, an austere Roman emperor or a French head of state?

Does the Reset Have a Future?

A chill has resurfaced in relations between Moscow and Washington. Is the "reset" a two-way street, or just a tactic to get Russia to do America's bidding?

Twitter and the Kremlin

The rise of social networks probably won't have a long-term impact on Russia's political future.

Moscow's Foreign Policies

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

Nuclear Hero

The case of Iranian defector (or double agent) Shahram Amiri is an odd one indeed.

Spies and Politicians

U.S. domestic politics played a role in the recent spy drama.

Clinton's Reassurance Mission

 Washington needs to offer Moscow concrete incentives if it wants results. Just look at the S-300 deal.

The Obama-Medvedev Summit

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

The Reset is Working

Russia canceled the sale of an air-defense system to Iran because America made a fair counteroffer.

United Russia?

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

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May 26, 2012