Vladimir Putin 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?

What a Eurasian Union Means for Washington

Putin's attempts to bolster regional ties have many in the West concerned.

Taking Down Damascus in Moscow

Washington's best hope for progress in Syria may be a high-stakes negotiation with Russia.

The New Russian Empire

It may not be a rebirth of the USSR, but Putin's vision of a Eurasian union could make Moscow the center of an economic powerhouse.

Mirage of the Putin Protests

The Western media has Russia all wrong.

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.

The Return of Vladimir Putin

Politics is back on the agenda in Russia. The returning president will prove dissidents and skeptics wrong.

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.

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May 26, 2012