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UkraineAlert

Oct 3, 2016

Kremlin Panics after Dutch Report, and It Should

By Alexei Sobchenko

The report of the Dutch-led investigation team on the shoot down of Malaysian Airlines Flight 17 over eastern Ukraine offered a momentary glimpse into the true nature of the proverbial riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma. Instead of denying any Russian involvement in the death of 298 people in July 2014, a number […]

Russia Ukraine

In the News

Oct 3, 2016

Hof in The World Post: Putin v. Russia in Syria

By Frederic C. Hof

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Russia Syria

In the News

Oct 3, 2016

Ullman in United Press International: Why Russian President Vladimir Putin Will Fail

By Harlan Ullman

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Russia

In the News

Oct 3, 2016

Polyakova in The American Interest: Justice for the Victims of Flight MH17

By Alina Polyakova

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Ukraine

In the News

Oct 3, 2016

Hof Quoted by ABC News on John Kerry’s Role in Syrian Peace Talks With Russia

By Frederic C. Hof

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Russia Syria

In the News

Oct 3, 2016

Stern in The Hill: Trump’s Putin Infatuation Undermines Western Democracy

By Paula Stern

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Russia

In the News

Oct 2, 2016

Ashooh Quoted by Daily News on Russian Military Involvement in Syria

By Jessica Ashooh

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Russia Syria

In the News

Oct 1, 2016

Stein Quoted by Middle East Eye on Turkish-Backed Forces in Syria

By Aaron Stein

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Syria Turkey

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Sep 30, 2016

America’s Role in the World with Anders Fogh Rasmussen

By Strategy Initiative

In his book The Will To Lead, Secretary General Rasmussen reviews current geopolitical events — the Arab Spring, the Iranian nuclear deal, the Russian annexation of Crimea, and the invasion of Ukraine — and critically analyzes the strategy and decision-making of Prseident Obama and his secretaries of state. Rasmussen looks at past presidents to identify the […]

Europe & Eurasia NATO

New Atlanticist

Sep 30, 2016

Georgia at a Crossroad

By Tedo Japaridze

Georgia today is a very different country from what it was four years ago. Owing in large part to its strong regional relationships and geographic location, Georgia has enhanced its partnerships with Europe and the United States, and has also become increasingly relevant to East Asia, largely through trade. It is now time to reflect […]

The Caucasus

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