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Foreign policy

Politics

The Putin Problem

The West thinks of Putin as an aberration among recent Russian rulers, but he stands in line with them. Understanding that continuity is vital to preventing the U.S.–Russian relationship from deteriorating further.

Thomas Graham, Rajan Menon

Politics

What Is Putin's Endgame?

Russiagate is causing more stress than glee for Putin, who always thought Hillary would win.

Thomas Graham, Rajan Menon

Politics, War & Security

Putin’s More Perfect Union

The idea that Putin is driven by the philosophy of Eurasianism obscures the pragmatism of Russia's foreign policy. 

Jordan Michael Smith

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