Policy
One Year Later, Obama Administration Still ‘Reviewing’ Lethal Aid to Ukraine
For roughly a year, Obama officials have been weighing lethal aid to Ukraine. Some 6,000 Ukrainians have been killed since, but they’re no closer to a decision.
Science & Tech
In Ukraine, Tomorrow’s Drone War Is Alive Today
A crowd-funded arms race is taking over Ukraine from the air.
Science & Tech
This Motion Sensor Could Detect Russian Soldiers as They're Invading a Country
Hidden in the woods along the borders of more than 30 countries, including some that neighbor Russia, small wireless cameras triggered by movement are watching for intruders.
Threats
Russian Opposition Leader Shot Dead in Moscow
The killing of a liberal former deputy prime minister leaves very few remaining Russian politicians to stand in opposition to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Policy
Azerbaijan Is Behaving Like a Mini Russia
Azerbaijan's geography and natural resources make it a convenient US and EU ally. But the mercurial behavior of this pint-sized petrostate is creating some geopolitical problems.
Threats
NATO Commander: US Lethal Aid to Ukraine Won’t Stop Russia
NATO’s Gen. Philip Breedlove told lawmakers U.S.-supplied lethal aid to Ukraine’s military would not stop Russia, though it might help ‘change its calculation.’
Ideas
Ukraine’s Military Needs More Than Just Arms
Let’s not overstate how lethal arms can save Ukraine. Here’s how the US and Europe really can help develop a professional and capable force.
Threats
Baltic States Adopting Tougher Security in Response to Russia
Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are introducing new security measures, including conscription, to help defend against possible threats from Moscow.
Policy
Paralyzed by Ukraine, Dumbfounded by Russia
President Obama has faced overseas challenges before. But he has never had to stare down a nuclear power bent on reestablishing its sphere of influence.
Threats
The American Education of Vladimir Putin
How the Russian leader came to oppose a country he knows little about.
Threats
Tanks Cross Border from Russia as New Ceasefire Is Signed
An all-night peace summit yielded an agreement to de-escalate violence in Ukraine even as tanks crossed into the country from Russia overnight.
Ideas
The Wrong Move: Adding Nuclear Weapons to the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Despite the wishes of two key Congressmen, more nuclear weapons in Eastern Europe is a bad idea.
Science & Tech
How US Technology Could Help Ukraine Without ‘Arming’ It
Most of what Ukraine is asking the U.S. for would not be lethal.
Threats
Obama Still Debating Whether To Arm Ukraine
The president’s remarks come after rumors that the administration was considering sending lethal aid to the Ukrainian military.
Ideas
It’s Time To Arm the Ukrainians
President Obama must change course and give Ukrainians the arms they need to stop Putin.
Threats
What the Flournoy and Friends' Plan To Arm Ukraine's Army Fails To Take Into Account
Do Flournoy, Daalder, Stavridis, Chuck Wald and friends really believe this will change the game -- or Putin's mind?
Threats
FBI Announces Charges in Alleged Russian Spy Ring
Three men were charged with spying and recruiting informants for information on U.S. economic and trade activity. By Matt Berman and Lauren Fox
Threats
Russia Is About To Absorb Part of Another Country
Ten months after annexing Crimea and igniting a standoff with the west, Russia will take control of neighboring Georgia's South Ossetia region. By Steve LeVine
Threats
What Is Putin's Next Move in Ukraine?
Vladimir Putin's annual state of the nation address raised more questions than it answered. Interview by Bernard Gwertzman
Ideas