Tag Archives: Russia

Making Russia Great Again

Why is Vladimir Putin so grateful to Donald Trump? Because Trump diminishes the United States’ standing in the world, making little Russia look larger.

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Trump and Russia: Just Follow the Money

The G7 summit communiqué surprisingly contains a direct and troublesome admonition for US President Donald Trump.

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The Battle Over Syria’s Future

The six things that the United States and Russia ought to do with regard to Syria.

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US/Middle East: Power Politics or Amateur Hour?

Assessing the interests and weaknesses of the U.S., Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Iran in the Middle East.

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Media Terror: Press Freedom in Turkey and Russia

Media freedom in important G-20 economies — Turkey, Russia, China, Saudi Arabia and Mexico — leaves much to be desired.

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Where Migrants Live: Russia and the Persian Gulf

Russia and Saudi Arabia are home to some of the largest immigrant populations in the world.

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Trump’s Plan for the United Soviet(!) of America

Trump is determined to “make the USA great again” — the United Soviet of America, that is.

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Donald Trump, Master Manipulator

Four lessons for the new U.S. president from Putin’s Russia.

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Russia Spreads Its Wings in the Gulf

Qatari cooperation with Russia reflects new global realities.

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Trump and Putin’s New “Oligarchic International”

Putin cares as little about Russia as Trump does about America. They only care about making the world safe for the super-rich.

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