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June 24, 2023

Russia
Expect Changes in Russia as Response to Wagner Rebellion

The challenge to Russia’s military and leadership from the mercenary Wagner Group marks a setback to Putin’s stature and possibly the Ukraine war effort.

June 29, 2022

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
How NATO Will Change if Finland and Sweden Become Members

NATO leaders are gathering in Madrid for their annual summit, and two Nordic states are making their case for membership as Russia’s war in Ukraine grinds on. Here’s what alliance enlargement would m…

A Swedish soldier sits on a military boat with a machine gun.

January 11, 2022

Russia
Can U.S.-Russia Diplomacy Ease Ukraine Tensions?

Russia has demanded security guarantees that U.S. and NATO officials cannot accept, but there could still be room for building a sustainable dialogue on European security.

August 24, 2020

China
Does Chinese State Media Pose a Threat to the United States?

The White House has taken a tough approach to Chinese state media, but its actions may prove counterproductive.

A large screen in New York City's Times Square reads "Xinhua Screen Media."

August 17, 2020

Belarus
Putin and Belarus: Five Reasons Not to Save Lukashenko

Vladimir Putin is no fan of democracy movements in Russia’s neighborhood, but trying to turn off the protests in Belarus will be risky.