Medvedev’s message
The former Russian president explains why Putin fights
Moscow
Trump’s US, Greenland deal changes less than it seems
Trump's new deal reaffirms broad basing access already in place. To get it, he damaged trust among America's European allies and created strains in NATO. The damage couldn't have come at a worse time.
Op-eds
Putin claims a landslide, but he can’t hide the smoke over Moscow
The Kremlin may have discovered the perfect election strategy: eliminate the possibility of losing. Why bother with opposition or the unpredictability of a free vote when you can simply remove the competition? Russia’s...
Op-eds
Leaked Roadmap Shows How Moscow Is Institutionalizing Ties With Iran
Russia is transforming its partnership with Iran from a series of bilateral projects into a state-managed strategic portfolio. A nonpublic Russian government roadmap, revealed by Fox News Digital on September...
Policy Briefs
Zelenskyy Proposes an ‘Energy Ceasefire,’ Hoping To Secure Patriot Interceptors
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed a reciprocal “energy ceasefire” with Russia during his meeting with President Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly. The move suggested a calculated...
Policy Briefs
The Three Quiet Victors of the Iran War
Turkey, Pakistan, and Qatar have played their hands well since February 28, without disrupting their relations with either the United States or Iran.
Op-eds
Syria’s military is rebuilding, but foreign influence may slow security progress
Foreign influence in the Syrian military, chiefly Turkish and Russian, combined with the continued presence of extremist elements within its ranks, will constrain Damascus’s ability to take steps consistent...
Op-eds
Have We Lost the Iran War?
Has the United States lost the Iran war? The Iranian regime certainly thinks it has. The big Iranian funk that came after the 12-Day War in June, which climaxed the Israeli multi-front offensive...
Op-eds
Security Challenges in the Western Balkans
Briefing delivered to the Counter-Kleptocracy Caucus
Legislative Testimonies
How Elon Musk can unlock a Russia-Ukraine energy truce — and help save lives
Russia and Ukraine have “agreed” not to strike each other’s energy infrastructure, President Donald Trump asserted Monday — perhaps aiming to accelerate a deal that reportedly remains under negotiation...
Op-eds
Russia’s AI Blueprint Exposes an Authoritarian Playbook
Russia, China, and Iran are all sharing the same playbook for corrupting Western elections. The United States is on track to be the next target this November. A troveof...
Op-eds
Russia’s AI Blueprint Exposes an Authoritarian Playbook
Russia, China, and Iran are all sharing the same playbook for corrupting Western elections. The U.S. is on track to be the next target this November. A trove of Russian documents leaked in...
Insights
Eyeing Russia and Iran, Berlin and Jerusalem Share Naval Capabilities
Amid acts of Russian sabotage throughout Europe, NATO announced Wednesday that Germany completed a test launch of an Israeli-made ballistic missile in the North Atlantic. The test followed Tuesday’s...
Policy Briefs
Saudi Nuclear Deal Raises Concern Over Diluted U.S. Nonproliferation Standards
In a notable loosening of decades of U.S. nonproliferation practice, the bilateral nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia now being reviewed by Congress would open the...
Policy Briefs
Why Europe Isn’t Ready for NATO 3.0
US retrenchment from Europe, even if premised on European burden-sharing, will expose the continent to Russian aggression.
Op-eds
Stalled in Ukraine, Putin may try to break NATO
Dwight Eisenhower is said to have counseled that if a problem can’t be solved, you should enlarge it. Is Vladimir Putin now applying that maxim perversely? I’ll bet you a ruble the CIA...
Op-eds
Germany is stepping up on defense — and Washington should celebrate
The Pentagon’s review of U.S. force posture in Europe has many NATO allies asking questions about the future of America’s military footprint on the continent, even as CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled...
Op-eds
Putin is testing NATO because he thinks the West will flinch
CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s visit to Moscow this week comes as U.S. intelligence warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin may be prepared to escalate against...
Op-eds
Putin’s Knee-Jerk Nuclear Saber-Rattling
This week the Kremlin is signaling that further escalation remains on the table, with some Russian officials reportedly discussing nuclear weapons as a last resort, Bloomberg reports. The...
Op-eds
Moscow Targets U.S.-Backed Projects as Armenia Moves West
Although Moscow failed to swing Armenia’s June elections in its favor, it continues to stir the pot in Yerevan, aiming to thwart Armenia’s turn toward the West. A new report from cybersecurity company...