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By Any Means Necessary
Russiagate and the Deep State

The utility of the Mueller investigation has not been the uncovering of collusion, or even in the badgering of an Administration perceived as loathsome. Rather, it has allowed American elites to avoid facing uncomfortable questions about the factors that put Trump in the White House.

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Russia and the West
What Gorbachev Did Not Hear

The Soviets did not receive any blanket assurance about NATO enlargement in 1990-91. More to the point, NATO’s post-Cold War enlargement is not the reason for the current crisis in European security.

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Chaos and Collusion
Carter Page, Useful Idiot

The demonization of Carter Page highlights the most alarming aspect of our recent domestic political turmoil—a disturbing conviction that basic standards of truth or fairness must not be allowed to deflect from the paramount objective of toppling Trump.

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Russia and the West
Little Hope for “Little Russia”

The alienation of Ukrainians and the bleak prospects for rebranding them as “Little Russians” belie the notion of Russian success in Ukraine.

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Imperial Delusions
Russia’s Virtual Reality

Russian policy based on its misreading of the West, and especially on its misunderstanding of its own neighbors, can only frustrate.

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Russia & The West
Thinking Long-Term About Ukraine’s Defense

Moscow is planning for a long campaign in Ukraine. We should be too.

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Russia & The West
Gas Attack

Why killing the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project is crucial for European security.

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Russia and the West
Georgia’s Dilemma

Georgia is caught between Russia’s destructive designs and the West’s lukewarm regard.

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No Puppet
Russia House (of Cards)

The prima facie improbability of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.

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Russia and Ukraine
Russia’s Imperial Amnesia

Why the Russo-Ukrainian War will probably drag on for a generation.

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