Media Commentary

Spinning the Realities of the Reset

Weak reporting in The Washington Post attempts to mask the sad state of U.S.-Russia relations.

Outfoxing the Pundits

A groundbreaking study sheds light on how experts make predictions—and why they often are so calamitously wrong. 

A Perspective from Kazakhstan

The Kazakh ambassador argues that his government is making serious efforts to be open and transparent.

Mirage of the Putin Protests

The Western media has Russia all wrong.

The Fallout from Kony 2012

Did the Kony 2012 documentary do more harm than good?

Pawlenty and Gingrich: Polls Apart

Politicos and pundits are searching desperately for the Republican "front-runner." Why their analyses fall short.

Engaging the Post-Soviet Generation in Russia

The West misunderstands Russian youth. Closing this gap will be the key to the reset.

Al-Qaeda after Awlaki

Awlaki may be dead, but his legacy survives—and thrives—in every would-be jihadist with an Internet connection.

Distorting the Russian-Georgian War

Both sides are looking to sway public opinion by recruiting a most influential ally—Hollywood.

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May 26, 2012