Sergei Lavrov Commentary

Diplomacy from Defense

Robert Gates advocated tying America’s missile-defense plans with Iran’s nuclear progress over a year ago. With his letter to Russia, it looks like President Obama has finally taken Gates’advice.

United Moscow

In the final article of a three part series, TNI senior editor Anatol Lieven reflects on his meetings with high-level Russian officials at the Valdai Club conference last week.

Revenge of the Balkans

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

Wrong on Russia

Prominent foreign-policy analysts are saying post the Russia-Georgia conflict, America needs to get tougher on Moscow. But we should instead be working to improve the relationship. If we face facts, America still needs Russia.

Russia Returns

The war in South Ossetia is a stark reminder that the United States cannot accomplish its goals in Eastern Europe and the Balkans without Russian help. The next president will have to work hard to repair relations.

Putin's New A-Team

What the current Russian ambassador’s return to Moscow really means.

Kosovo-The Day After

Kosovo has declared its independence, with approval from the West—much to the chagrin of Russia, Serbia and China. Has an unprecedented precedent been set?

Building a Bigger, Better NATO at Riga

If NATO members are willing to grapple with and resolve two key issues, this week’s summit could mark a watershed for the alliance.

No Free Lunches in Moscow for Rice

A Russian journalist's perspective of Secretary Rice’s upcoming visit to his country.

Perspective from Moscow:From the Coalition of the Willing to a Concert of Powers

Russia is prepared to be included in America's plan under certain circumstances--anytime it can gain economic dividends for the Russian side.

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May 26, 2012