Why the United States Should Cede its Russia Policy to Europe
The usual criticism of American policy toward Russia is that it is somehow wrong or misguided. I argue the problem is far more fundamental than that: the United States would…
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An Overview of Bush Administration Policy and Priorities on Russia
To provide an overview of Bush administration policy on Russia, in March and April 2001 I interviewed individuals responsible or soon to be responsible for formulating US policy toward Russia.…
The Social Cost of Russian Military Reform: Redefining Priorities for US Assistance
There are three conventional arguments about the evolution of the Russian armed forces over the past decade. The first one is that despite numerous programs, concepts and highlevel statements, practically…
EU Enlargement in the Baltic Sea Region and Russia: Obvious Problems, Unclear Solutions
An analysis of the implications for Russia of European Union (EU) enlargement to include Poland and the Baltic states should give Russia cause for alarm. This memo explains why, at…
Ukraine, Russia, and US Policy
Although Ukraine was briefly independent at the end of World War I and was occupied by the Nazis during World War II, those were the only gaps in the roughly…
Putin’s Court: How the Military Fits In
The style of Vladimir Putin's presidency, while slightly unpronounced as yet, has certain unmistakable militaristic features. On many occasions during his first year–awarding gift knives to soldiers in Chechnya, congratulating…
Russia and the European Union: The Case of Kaliningrad
Kaliningrad is a unique Russian region due to its history and geopolitical location. During the Cold War era it was considered an important Soviet military outpost in the confrontation with…
What Drives Russia Coverage in the Mainstream American Press?
Foreign affairs coverage in the mainstream media in the United States–centering on the wire services, the newspapers of record (The New York Times, The Washington Post), and the major television…
What is Driving Russia’s New Strategic Concept?
A good deal of confusion has arisen in the West about Russia's latest "Concept of National Security," which formally took effect on January 10 and was published in the weekly…
The State of Democratization in Russia in Light of the Elections
Now that Russia has entered the new millennium with a new leader and a new parliament, it is time to take stock of the democratization process in Russia. This memo…