Russia Goes Rogue Without Opposition From Obama Administration
News reports that Moscow has almost certainly violated the INF Treaty governing intermediate-range nuclear missiles should come as no surprise to anyone with even a… Read More
Is Russia Safe for the Winter Olympics?
When he’s not playing political strongman, Russian President Vladimir Putin likes to have some fun. There are lots of shots of him — often shirtless… Read More
Protesters in Ukraine Are Demanding Economic Freedom
The headlines coming out of Ukraine are tragic—and inspiring. Ukrainians are risking their lives and property for independence, a path to Europe, and freedom from… Read More
Lack of American Leadership Leaves Ukraine out in the Cold
Protests and unrest continue to grip Ukraine as citizens voice their strong opposition to policies pursued by President Viktor Yanukovych. These policies have drawn the… Read More
Cruz Warns of ‘Receding’ Global Power of U.S.
Russia’s geopolitical power has expanded “because the United States is globally receding from leadership,” according to Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), who spoke at a Heritage… Read More
Russia’s Reputation at Risk in Sochi
Next month, the Winter Olympics in Sochi will bring many of Russia’s systemic problems in focus. It won’t be a pretty picture. The terrorist threat,… Read More
5 Things You Might Be Asking about the Sochi Terrorist Threats
With two weeks to go before the opening of the winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, terrorist threats have many questioning the security of the games…. Read More
U.S. Hockey Player Forced to Remove Constitution from Mask at Olympics
The U.S. Constitution has been banned by the International Olympic Committee – at least in one way. U.S. women’s hockey goalie Jessie Vetter is heading… Read More
Iran: More Sanctions Pressure Needed to Salvage an Acceptable Nuclear Deal
The Obama Administration, which signed an agreement with Iran on Saturday on how to implement its November 24 interim nuclear deal, is now seeking to… Read More
Why the Russia Terrorist Attack Should Worry Americans
This week’s terrorist bombings in Russia allegedly perpetrated by Islamist militants from the Caucasus region should be of deep concern to us — and not… Read More
Volgograd Terror Wave Threatens Sochi Olympics, Russian Civic Peace
Russia’s holiday cheer was shattered by brutal suicide bombings on December 29 and 30 in the city of Volgograd that killed at least 31 people…. Read More
Russian “Spy Stations”: A Clear and Present Danger?
CIA and Pentagon officials have expressed concern that Russia’s efforts to place satellite positioning monitors throughout America pose a direct threat to U.S. national security,… Read More
Vladimir Putin Disbands RIA Novosti, Tightens His Grip on Russian Media
This week, Russian President Vladimir Putin disbanded the state-owned RIA Novosti news agency. A new agency—Russia Segodnya (Russia Today)—will be taking over its assets with… Read More
Q&A on the Crisis in Ukraine
The brutal dispersal of demonstrators in Ukraine last week led to dozens wounded—and a public protest movement which now surpasses the Orange Revolution of 2004…. Read More
Syria: Obama’s Policy Implosion
The White House has become increasingly defensive about the supposed benefits of its policy zigzags regarding the deepening crisis in Syria. Syria’s humanitarian crisis is… Read More
Russia Silences Political Opponents Through Judicial Abuse
Outspoken anti-corruption crusader and whistleblower Alexei Navalny may face up to 10 years in prison in Russia for money laundering. Just weeks ago, a Russian… Read More
Peace Talks on Syria Collapse over Iran
The U.S. and Russia have failed to come to a peace talk date to diplomatically solve the crisis in Syria. The main point of contention… Read More
Missile Defense in Romania Upsets Russia
The United States and Romania recently began construction on a Romanian-based missile defense system, also known as Aegis Ashore. This critical event is requisite to… Read More
NATO: Is America AWOL?
NATO will conduct one of its largest military exercises since the end of the Cold War, but the U.S. is planning to send only a… Read More
Russia Should Drop “You Are with Us or Against Us” Mantra
Recently, several of Russia’s “younger siblings,” such as Ukraine and Moldova, finally got a chance to partially break from the Russian bear hug and opt… Read More
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Obama at United Nations: The World Is Safer—or It Isn’t
President Obama this morning laid out a foreign policy roadmap for the remainder of his presidency. However, his audience at the United Nations General… Read More
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Obama’s Ad Lib Syria Policy Puts Putin in Driver’s Seat
Moscow has quickly exploited Secretary of State John Kerry’s off-the-cuff remark on Monday about how Syria could avoid a U.S. military attack by giving up… Read More
DeMint Writes Letter to Vladimir Putin on American Exceptionalism
This week in The New York Times—on September 11, no less—Russian President Vladimir Putin took issue with the idea of American exceptionalism. He wrote: It is… Read More
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Putin and Obama: Taking Exception on American Exceptionalism
It’s good that Russian President Vladimir Putin and American President Barack Obama have found something they can agree on. Unfortunately, they’re both wrong. Neither Putin… Read More
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Syrian Geopolitical Chess: Putin’s One-Two Punch
Vladimir Putin’s op-ed in The New York Times is an attempt to talk to the American people over the heads of its elected representatives. For… Read More
China Rising, U.S. Sinking Without Subs
Tomorrow, the House Armed Services Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee will hold a hearing titled “Undersea Warfare Capabilities and Challenges.” As the Navy and Congress… Read More
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The Syrian Off Ramp to Nowhere
President Obama’s speech tonight makes one thing clear: Despite all his bellicose rhetoric, he never wanted to strike Syria in the first place. Yes, he… Read More
Syria and Iran Could Retaliate with Cyber Attacks
With the U.S. and allies actively considering military action against the Syrian regime for reportedly using chemical weapons, the U.S. cannot ignore the possibility that… Read More
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The Impending U.S. Signature of the U.N. Arms Trade Treaty
The United States could be free to sign the United Nations’ Arms Trade Treaty as soon as Thursday. When the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) opened… Read More
Iran’s Covert Cyber War
Over the weekend, Hassan Rowhani, a former top nuclear negotiator, was officially sworn in as Iran’s new president. Unfortunately, there are no indications that he… Read More
