Ideas
A New Kind of War Demands New Defensive Alliances
The former president of Estonia proposes a collective-security organization based not on geography but on a shared dedication to democracy.
Ideas
Russia Has Deployed a Treaty-Violating Missile. Here’s What the US Should Do About It
Hint: it’s not what we would have done in the 1950s, ’60s, ’70s, or ’80s.
Threats
UN Report Alleges Syrian War Crimes in Aleppo, Rebutting Russian Denials
The document backs up open-source and think-tank reporting on the Assad regime’s use of chlorine gas.
Policy
House Intelligence Leaders Show Shaky Marriage on Russia Hack Investigation
Chairman Devin Nunes says there’s no there there; ranking member Adam Schiff says it’s too early to judge.
Ideas
What America’s Last Red Scare Can Tell Us About Trump and Russia
'Quite often the facts get lost in the hysteria,' one historian says.
Policy
Trump: I’m Not Being Tough On Russia Because I Want to Make A Deal
The president, who joked about sinking Moscow’s spy ship off the Atlantic coast, didn’t say what kind of deal he wants.
Ideas
When Netanyahu and Trump Meet, Russia Should Top the Agenda
Moscow’s intervention in Syria is one of the most significant strategic shifts facing Israel in nearly two decades.
Ideas
President Trump, Viewed through NATO’s Guide to Russian Information Warfare
Russia uses theft, narratives, lies, trolls, and bots to weaken Western governments. The U.S. president is playing into its hands.
Policy
Will Trump Repeal Sanctions on Russia? A Conversation with an NSC Planner
We asked Kevin Harrington, deputy assistant to the president for strategic planning, whether he could square the mixed signals coming from the White House.
Policy
Michael Flynn's Disaster
Trump’s national security adviser’s potentially false statements about his pre-inauguration contacts with Russian officials are a major problem.
Science & Tech
As Fighting Resumes, Ukraine Extends a Wary Hand to Washington
Past missteps and half-measures have undermined trust in the U.S, but commanders still say there are ways to help.
Threats
A Suspicious Death and Three Cyber Arrests Point to a New Twist in the US Election Hack
Some wonder why the Kremlin wanted this news out. Others called it 'too big not to leak.’
Threats
A Key NATO Ally Looks Nervously at Putin—and Trump
Norway is upping its readiness to ward off Russia, but what it really wants is for Washington to set a transatlantic security policy and stick to it.
Ideas
Trump Will Inherit the Biggest NATO Buildup in Europe Since the Cold War
Clarity keeps peace; weakness invites conflict. PEOTUS's soft talk invites the Russians to misconstrue what’s happening.
Policy
How Putin is Using Populist Movements Against the West
It’s time to decide what goals should guide American foreign policy in the 21st century, and what allies are needed to advance them.
Policy
Intelligence Chief Sets High Expectations For Next Week’s Hacking Report
James Clapper promises more details of Russian influence operations aimed at U.S. election.
Threats
The Key to Putin’s Cyber Power
The Russian president has both the capability and the intent to cause harm, says a former U.S. ambassador to Russia. And the threat won’t vanish once Donald Trump takes office.
Threats