The ABM Treaty: Dead But Not Forgotten
12/15/2011
Ten years ago this week, the United States gave the Russian Federation formal notice that Washington would withdrawal from the Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty.
Russia Doubles Down on Assad
12/12/2011
The Syrian dynamic is a major fault line for 2012. Russia is a key player on how that fault line is managed. Russian analysts believe that, whereas sanctions against Iran can help avert war, in Syria they would simply be a prelude to foreign military intervention, in the same way…
Russia-US Relations: Hypotheses and Recommendations
12/12/2011
As we approach the elections seasons in Russia and the United States, we should bear in mind the key hypotheses and recommendations that have appeared in Second Line of Defense coverage of this issue during the past year.
US Joins Russia in Suspending Adherence to Conventional Weapons Treaty
12/02/2011
The United States announced that it would stop sharing data with Russia under the Conventional Forces in Europe (CFE) Treaty.
Putin Seeks Arctic Riches
11/27/2011
Richard Weitz looks at the Russian approach to the Arctic, as one of the 5 key members of the Arctic council.
Turkey and Afghanistan
11/21/2011
In Richard Weitz's latest look at Turkish policy, he focuses on Turkey's key role, notably with the withdrawal of Western forces.
Putin’s Russia: The Impact of Demographic Decline
11/17/2011
Richard Weitz looks at the impact of the Russian demographic decline.
Kyrgyzstan and the Afghan Campaign’s Logistical Challenges
11/16/2011
The key role of Kyrgyzstan in providing logistical support to Afghan operations.