Threats
Obama Outlines Expanded US Troop Plan for the Baltics
President Obama wants U.S. troops to continuously rotate through Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania as a hedge against continued Russian aggression. By Marina Koren
Policy
Democrats Break Ranks to Urge Military Assistance to Ukraine, Talks With Putin
Obama is off to the NATO summit amid increasing calls from his party for more direct action in Ukraine. By Molly O’Toole
Threats
Against the 24-Step Plan for Peace in Ukraine
The days when Russia and the U.S. decide 'the fate of other independent countries' are over, a group of more than 100 experts and ambassadors say. By Uri Friedman
Policy
Obama to Push NATO's Renewed Purpose
There's been lots of bluster about Putin's destabilizing work in eastern Ukraine. But will the alliance really stand up in the name of Baltic security? By George E. Condon, Jr.
Ideas
Four Questions for NATO's Leaders
This week, when NATO's leaders meet they must address fundamental and conceptual questions about the alliance's very existence. By Kathleen J. McInnis
Threats
Why Russia Loves a 'Frozen Conflict'
What's happening in Ukraine has happened before in Abkhazia and South Ossetia. The rest of the world just wasn't paying attention. By Brian Whitmore
Threats
The Invasion of Ukraine in Maps, Satellite Photos and Video
Your guide to what's taking place on the ground in Ukraine. By Jason Karaian and Heather Timmons
Threats
Here's One American-Russian 24-Point Plan to Solve Ukraine
A group of Americans and Russians met in Finland and developed a 24-point agenda for peace in Ukraine. That's right: a 24-point plan. Think it'll work? By Uri Friedman
Science & Tech
Inside Russia's Disinformation Campaign
Moscow is financing legions of pro-Russia Internet commenters. But how much do they matter? By Daisy Sindelar
Threats
The Devolving U.S.-Russia Relationship
U.S. leaders need to talk to the Russians, not threaten them. By Jeffrey Tayler
Threats
Russia Gives Edward Snowden a 3-Year Residency Permit
The NSA leaker is granted a residence permit to stay freely in Russia for the next three years. By Dustin Volz
Threats
Germany Just Canceled a Defense Deal With Russia - Who's Next?
Germany’s decision may inspire other European nations to cancel previously agreed defense deals with Moscow. By Devjyot Ghoshal
Threats
Putin Appears to Be Preparing for Invasion Again
Just because many think it is unwise for Putin to escalate the crisis in Ukraine doesn't mean that he won’t do it anyway. By Janine Davidson
Threats
Europe Joins the Russian Sanctions Party
Following President Barack Obama's lead, the European Union now forbids the sale of bonds, tanks, drills and, yes, the Ebola virus. By Jason Karaian
Threats
Obama Slaps New Sanctions on Russian Economy
The president escalated U.S. sanctions on Russia's finance, arms and energy sectors, declaring it the 'main tool' for influencing Vladimir Putin's behavior. By Marina Koren and Matt Berman
Ideas
When Russia Violates Nuclear Treaties, Let's Act Like Reagan
We have nothing to gain by pulling out of our nuclear treaty with Russia. By Joe Cirincione and Lauren Mladenka
Threats
Here’s How the U.S. Could Maximize Its Sanctions on Russia
America's shale gas boom presents an effective way to step up U.S. sanctions on Russia. Here's why it hasn’t happened yet. By Steve LeVine
Threats
U.S. Says Russia 'Created the Conditions' for Malaysia Airlines Crash
New intelligence finds no direct link between the air disaster and the Russian government, but it likely won't quell concerns about some association. By Marina Koren
Ideas
What NATO Needs to Do in the Wake of the Ukraine Crisis
NATO should leverage the crisis in European security created by Moscow to accomplish these four objectives. By John R. Deni
Science & Tech