Reversing U.S. Retreat from the Arctic
As the Arctic ice cap is decreasing in size, the international race for Arctic resources is heating up. The High North countries—including Russia, Denmark, Norway,… Read More
Articles by Anatoliy Khomenko
McFaul Nomination Will Require a Reevaluation of the Russia ‘Reset,’ Senate Says
On Tuesday, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee postponed the planned nomination vote for Michael McFaul as the next ambassador to the Russian Federation by request… Read More
Problems with Obama’s Russian “Reset” Policy
Last week, the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee began confirmation hearings for Michael McFaul, nominated as U.S. Ambassador to Russia. McFaul’s statements on U.S.–Russia relations… Read More
Tymoshenko Verdict May Push Ukraine Toward Russia
Today, a regional court in Kyiv has found Yuliya Tymoshenko, Ukraine’s former prime minister and leading opposition figure, guilty of “abuse of office” stemming from… Read More
Kudrin’s Dismissal Projects Future Instability in Russia
On Monday, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev forced Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin to resign. Medvedev’s harsh treatment of Kudrin was a response to the statement Kudrin… Read More
Russian–North Korean Naval Maneuvers Endanger Peace in Pacific
Yesterday, the State Department released an official reaction to media reports on upcoming joint naval exercises between Russia and North Korea. The U.S. declared that… Read More
