Why is Vladimir Putin so grateful to Donald Trump? Because Trump diminishes the United States’ standing in the world, making little Russia look larger.
Trump and Russia: Just Follow the Money
The G7 summit communiqué surprisingly contains a direct and troublesome admonition for US President Donald Trump.
The Battle Over Syria’s Future
The six things that the United States and Russia ought to do with regard to Syria.
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.
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.
Where Migrants Live: Russia and the Persian Gulf
Russia and Saudi Arabia are home to some of the largest immigrant populations in the world.
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.
Donald Trump, Master Manipulator
Four lessons for the new U.S. president from Putin’s Russia.
Russia Spreads Its Wings in the Gulf
Qatari cooperation with Russia reflects new global realities.
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.























