Dmitri Medvedev Commentary

Why the Magnitsky Act Makes Sense

Congress has the chance to press for trade reforms that serve U.S. interests and promote global human rights. Why is it postponing?

Mirage of the Putin Protests

The Western media has Russia all wrong.

When Campaign Nonsense Makes Political Sense

Obama's off-mic remarks to Medvedev provide opportunity to reflect on campaign promises, foreign policy—and Etch A Sketches.

What Putin Means for Washington

The Medvedev years are over. Obama will have to adjust his approach now that Putin will be sitting across the table.

Putin 4.0: Tough Times Ahead

Putin's next term will be dedicated to circling the wagons, not reform. He faces a hard road.

Another Setback for the Reset

How Obama's wishful thinking and Putin's victory have deepend the fundamental dilemma of U.S.-Russian relations.

The Anti-Putin Campaign

How a small group of committed elites plans to prevent Putin from returning to the presidency.

Putin and Medvedev Go to Hollywood

Moscow's best political battles are being fought on the big screen.

Does Iran Feel Squeezed?

The Obama administration's trumpeting over its successful sanctions against Tehran might be premature.

Reexamining Russian History

Disentangling Stalin from Russia's past glory.

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May 26, 2012