Vladimir Putin Commentary

Engaging the Post-Soviet Generation in Russia

Matthew Rojansky | Oct 21, 2011
The West misunderstands Russian youth. Closing this gap will be the key to the reset.

Russia Stamps Out Political Opposition

Ariel Cohen | Jul 15, 2011
The White House gave Russia carte blanche to crack down on the remnants of democracy. Medvedev is getting the job done right.

The Reset Blooms

Nikolas K. Gvosdev | Oct 28, 2010
The Obama administration's "reset" with Russia has produced results. But can it last?

The Sodomy Trial of Anwar Ibrahim

Joseph Chinyong Liow | Oct 28, 2010
The trial of Anwar Ibrahim threatens to tear apart Malaysia's much-needed opposition movement.

Russia: The 2012 Question

Thomas E. Graham | Oct 01, 2010
One question is hanging over Russian politics. Who will be the next president?

Divorcia Politica alla Russica

Anatol Lieven | Sep 22, 2010
Welcome to Russia, where kleptocratic officials are promoted. At least they're not shot.

Reexamining Russian History

Anatol Lieven | Sep 15, 2010
Disentangling Stalin from Russia's past glory.

Travels with the Russian Tortoise

Anatol Lieven | Sep 13, 2010
Is Vladimir Putin more like an American president, an austere Roman emperor or a French head of state?

The Bearer of Bad News on Iran

David Kay | Sep 07, 2010
The latest IAEA report on Iran contains a mountain of bad news. Does the Obama administration have a plan for The Day After?

Does the Reset Have a Future?

Alexey Pushkov | Sep 03, 2010
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?

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