The West and Russia both have vested interests in Ukraine’s future.
U.S. Fracking and the Russian Bear
Can U.S. shale gas really rebalance global supplier relationships?
Crimea: What Could Have Been
Vasily Aksenov’s 1979 utopian novel “The Island of Crimea” in today’s context
Advantage China: Putin’s Dangerous Crimea Precedent
Putin’s intervention in Crimea re-opens the door to territorial China’s claims on Russia
9 Ways Putin Has Let Russia Down
Grandstanding in Crimea runs counter to Russia’s economic interests — and may cost Putin his power.
Russia and China: Who’s the Boss in the Relationship Now?
While China performs as a responsible part of the global economy, Russia revels in its pariah status.
Russia’s Grip on Ukraine’s Energy Supply
Trying to loosen the symbiotic energy relationship between Russia and Europe.
Cyber Warfare: The Real Cold War
A successful cyber-attack on a country’s critical infrastructure is not a question of if, but when.
Strange Bedfellows: Hungary Leans Toward Russia
Viktor Orbán and Vladimir Putin as cross-ideological autocratic allies.

























