Threats
Senators Want France to Ditch Warship Deal with Russia
As Putin eyes more deals with the French, a bi-partisan push has emerged from U.S. lawmakers fearful of enabling more Russian intervention. By Billy House
Threats
Hagel Visits U.S. Warship in Black Sea at ‘Troubling Time’
Defense Secretary Hagel continues to flex American muscle at Russia, bringing the spotlight eastward to the USS Vella Gulf. By Kevin Baron
Threats
Sending Weapons to Ukraine Won’t Help
Ukraine needs help, but the kind of help it needs cannot be reduced to shipments of military hardware. By Eugene Rumer
Ideas
Bringing NATO Into the 21st Century
NATO has to acknowledge that the world has changed since 1949 and it's time to act differently. By Marc Jacobson
Ideas
What Does Putin Want?
Russian President Vladimir Putin wants respect, sure, but also money. How that shapes his relations with the West. By David Frum
Science & Tech
This Is What the Future of Manned Space Flight Looks Like
Showing off a sleek capsule and a 3D-printed thruster, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk takes aim at Russia. By Patrick Tucker
Policy
Why Is Putin Invited to Normandy's 70th Anniversary?
The French are playing into Putin's dangerous propaganda at the most hallowed beach in the world. By David Frum
Threats
Putin to Ukraine: We Will Accept the Legitimacy of Your Illegitimate Election
Putin sits down with Western media as Ukrainians go to the polls and troops mass in Moldova. By Patrick Tucker
Policy
Here’s Your Primer For The Ukrainian Presidential Election
Nearly two dozen candidates will attempt to unite Ukraine as Russia continues to drag its feet along the eastern border. By Marina Koren
Business
Pure Home-State Politics Behind Russian Helicopter Opposition
Pressure is building to halt a Pentagon deal with a Russian state arms dealer to supply aircraft for the Afghan Air Force. By Billy House
Threats
Russia Pushes for 'New Security' in the Asia-Pacific
Russian President Vladimir Putin will seek deeper relations with Asia at a security summit in Shanghai this week with China, Iran and several other non-Western allies. By Heather Timmons
Ideas
How Corruption Guts Militaries: The Ukraine Case Study
Ukraine’s ousted strongman, Viktor Yanukovych 'deliberately destroyed the military.' Arming the corrupt networks he left behind would make things worse. By Sarah Chayes
Threats
Counterrevolution? Don't Look Now But Russia's Regime Is Gaining Strength
As the Kremlin cracks down, popularity is rising amid a new 'social contract' with the Russian people. By Brian Whitmore
Threats
Russia Wants to Limit U.S. Access to Space Station
In response to U.S. sanctions, the Russian government is attempting to limit the Pentagon's ability to send satellites into space. By Alex Brown
Threats
Will Putin Annex Eastern Ukraine?
Moscow says it will 'implement' eastern Ukraine's referendum to join Russia, leaving many wondering what exactly that means. By Steve LeVine
Threats
U.S. Conducts Nuclear Response Exercises
More than a dozen U.S. aircraft are taking part in a nuclear response exercise, less than a week after Russia carried out a similar exercise on its own soil. By Global Security Newswire
Threats
Poll: More Than Half of Russians Want the Soviet Union Back
Fifty-five percent of Russian adults think it’s a ‘great misfortune’ that the Soviet republic no longer exists, according to a new poll. By Gideon Lichfield
Policy
GOP: Speed Up Missile Interceptors to Poland
Senate Republicans are pushing for a stronger message of deterrence to Russia, bumping up delivery deadline by two years. By Rachel Oswald
Policy
Why the U.S. Needs an Ambassador to the North Pole
The country is about to gain a whole lot more responsibility in the Arctic region that Russia, China, and others are vying to control. By Marina Koren
Policy