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Analysis | Sep 07, 2016

Why Russia is Discrediting American Democracy

Trust in American democracy—and the worthiness of that democracy in receiving such trust—is an important asset for the United States, and one that is relevant to international competition with Russia.
Analysis | Aug 26, 2016

Reviving Arms Control in Europe

With geopolitical tensions rising across Europe, European security needs to become a top priority once more.
Analysis | Aug 24, 2016

The Sources of Russian Conduct

No longer is it possible to maintain that Russia is being integrated, albeit slowly and fitfully, into the West. Moreover, Russia itself is no longer interested in integration. Rather, it presents itself as a unique construct, intent on challenging the U.S.-led world order across a broad front.
Analysis | Aug 23, 2016

Reinforcing Deterrence on NATO’s Eastern Flank: Wargaming the Defense of the Baltics

The games’ findings are unambiguous: At present NATO cannot successfully defend the territory of its most exposed members; fortunately, changing that will not require Herculean effort.
Analysis | Aug 22, 2016

The Russian World in Moscow’s Strategy

The concepts of "compatriots" and "the Russian World" were created as tools to allow Moscow to honor post-Soviet borders and address the concerns of those who did not perceive them as fully legitimate. However, in 2014, these ideas were put to different purposes.
Analysis | Aug 11, 2016

Why Russia Values a Non-Nuclear Iran More Than Higher Oil Prices

Although it could have benefited from the failure of nuclear talks with Iran, Russia still chose to support the July 2015 deal. The possible reasons why Moscow chose to support the deal provide a lesson for world leaders looking to build a constructive relationship with Russia on the basis of…
Analysis | Jul 30, 2016

How Dangerous Is Russia?

Russia’s military may have only a fraction of the U.S. military's capabilities and equipment, but that is still far more than any other post-Soviet state. It is even enough to pose a challenge to European militaries.
Analysis | Jul 27, 2016

The Unlikely Origins of Russia's Manifest Destiny

British academic Sir Halford Mackinde failed to gain much traction in the early twentieth century with his theory of the historical importance of geography. Today, far-right Russian political figures use his ideas as the theoretical basis for aggressive foreign policy.
Analysis | Jul 27, 2016

Why Putin Prefers Trump

Putin supports leaders whose motivations he understands. With his cynicism and overt power-seeking, Trump fits the bill.
Analysis | Jul 25, 2016

The Strategic Case for EU-Russia Cooperation

Despite current tensions between Russia and the EU, a more cooperative relationship is both desirable and necessary, as its absence could see both sides’ strengths diminished and weaknesses exacerbated.
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