Policy Options for Ukraine Standoff
This is the second of two articles on the current crisis in Ukraine and on possible policy options for the…
A Brief History of Conflict in Ukraine
This is the first of two articles on the current crisis in Ukraine and on the history of conflict in…
Document: Russian Political, Economic and Security Issues and U.S. Interests
From the Congressional Research Service March, 5 2014 report, Russian Political, Economic, and Security Issues and U.S. Interests. Russia made…
Planning for Joint U.S. and Russia Naval Exercise On Hold Pending Outcome in Crimea
Planning for the biennial Northern Eagle exercise between Russia, the U.S. and Norway has been “put on hold,” while the…
Russia to Standup New Arctic Command
Russia is forming a new Northern Fleet-Unified Strategic Command dedicated to protecting its interests in the Arctic Circle before the…
Terrorism Expert Says Attack on Olympics is Likely, ‘Probably Involving a Suicide Bomber’
An attack from Chechen terrorists timed to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia is becoming increasingly likely, according to…
Report: Russia to Start Construction of Two Ballistic Missile Submarines in 2014
Russia plans to start construction of two new Borey-class (Project 955A) nuclear ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) in 2014, according to…
Document: Nonstrategic Nuclear Weapons
The following is from the Jan. 3, 2014 Congressional Research Service report: Nonstrategic Nuclear Weapons. The FY2013 Defense Authorization Act…
Russian, Chinese Ships Escape Antarctic Ice Pack
A Russian ship trapped for two weeks in Antarctica — and the Chinese ship sent to rescue it — have…
U.S. Icebreaker to Assist Stuck Russian, Chinese Ships
U.S. Coast Guard Ice Breaker Polar Star (WAGB-10) has been requested by the Russian, Chinese and Australian government to assist…