Pipeline Geopolitics
The Biden administration clearly views Russia’s Nord Stream-2 natural gas pipeline as a geopolitical project that threatens European energy security. But in Germany, the project has powerful supporters. Continue reading
Tag Archives: politics
Dialog of Dictators: How Putin and Lukashenka Really Talk to Each Other
In a ritual that is becoming as frequent as it is increasingly empty, Alyaksandr Lukashenka is heading to Russia yet again to meet with Vladimir Putin. Continue reading
Confronting the Axis of Autocrats
Should the West consider broadening its approach to sanctions against Belarus? Continue reading
Time to Sanction the Putin-Lukashenka “Axis of Autocrats”
The case for sanctioning the emerging “axis of autocrats” in Eastern Europe is gaining traction. Continue reading
Belarus Sanctions: Time to Target Russia?
Russia’s steady absorption and stealthy annexation of Belarus continues apace. Continue reading
Sanctioning Russia: Deterrence, Defense, and Containment
How do you sanction a problem like Russia? Continue reading
Lukashenka’s Succession Gambit: Kremlin Capitulation or Power Play?
Alyaksandr Lukashenka either just made a bold and brazen power play vis-a-vis Russia or he began laying the groundwork for Moscow’s ultimate takeover of Belarus. Whatever the truth is, the stakes are enormous. Continue reading
Truth, Lies, and Foreign Agents: The Kremlin’s War on RFE/RL
Russian courts have levied fines this year against the Moscow bureau of the U.S.-funded international broadcaster Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty for failing to label all of its content as the work of “foreign agents.” Continue reading
Dissidents and Exiles
Vladimir Putin’s autocratic regime is tightening the screws and turning up the pressure on the opposition. Continue reading
The Guns of April
Russia’s recent troop buildup near the Ukrainian border has gotten everybody’s attention. Continue reading