Mikhail Gorbachev Commentary

The Archipelago of Gulag Survivors

Scholar Stephen Cohen's latest book is a reminder that Stalin's crimes can't be explained away as "necessary measures" for modernizing Russia.

A Tale of Two Monasteries

A Christian church service that will either be a breakthrough in relations between Turkey and Armenia, or a disaster for the Turkish liberal elite.

Japan Can Defend Itself

Why is Japan still being protected by American marines?

Tokyo Rising

China’s growing strength is making its neighbors nervous—and less fearful of a fully rearmed Japan.

Slow Train to Brussels

The EU’s response to the economic crisis is limited because it has to be. The union has always balanced national interests with supranational ones.

Revenge of the Balkans

Our adventurism in the Balkans is having serious consequences for American regional interests, even a decade later.

McCain's Wrong on Russia-And So Is Obama

Barack Obama has a lot to learn when it comes to dealing with Russia—but so does John McCain.

The Senator's Errors

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.

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.

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May 26, 2012