Last U.S. Surface Ship Leaves the Black Sea
The frigate assigned to operations in the Black Sea as part of a U.S. show of support to allies in…
USS Taylor Returns to Black Sea, 3 NATO Ships Now in Region
U.S. Navy frigate USS Taylor (FFG-50) has returned to the Black Sea for the second time in as many months,…
Pentagon: U.S. to Send Troops to Baltics for Exercises in Response to Situation in Ukraine
The U.S. will send more than 600 troops for a training mission in Poland, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, Pentagon spokesman…
Russia Will Begin Sea Trials of New Nuclear Subs this Summer
Two of Russia’s newest nuclear submarines will begin sea trials this summer, according to state media reports.…
Russian Fighter Buzzes U.S. Destroyer in Black Sea
A Russian fighter spent 90 minutes making low-level passes near a U.S. ballistic missile defense (BMD) guided missile destroyer on…
Are the Baltics the Next Crimea?
In Tartu Estonia, there is a building on the main square, constructed on an uncertain foundation that leans precipitously. The…
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…