
Commentary / World Jul 15, 2020
by Nina L. Khrushcheva
Both leaders were long prefigured in classic works of political satire.
Both leaders were long prefigured in classic works of political satire.
Putin wins 16 more years of reckless behavior
The West consistently underestimates the Russian president's willingness to take extreme risks.
The Democrats and American media's obsession with the Kremlin's antics is becoming self-defeating.
Saudi-Russian spat shows Putin is a lot like Trump
The Russian leader's foreign policy is transactional, shortsighted and often counterproductive
Putin is more dangerous than ever
Ruling for life gives the Russian leader strategic-planning advantages over the West
Overcoming the 'Putin paradox'
In his two decades of rule, Russia President Vladimir Putin has succeeded in making his nation a global player that punches far above its economic weight.
The West has problems, but so do Russia and China
Protests in Hong Kong and Russia show the limits of what many see in the West as autocratic power.
Abe's art of the deal with Russia
Abe may have showcased his deal-making prowess, but the country has crossed the Rubicon without a clear strategy to secure peace with Russia.
Why are Putin and Xi going soft on protest?
The Russian and Chinese regimes are doing something new: not escalating in the face of protest.
Engaging a far superior strategist in his drive against the West may be a gamble that Putin — and Russia — soon regret.
Libya just one of Putin's many bets
The Kremlin doesn't have the luxury of choosing allies: It has to go with adventurers and risk-takers
Putin had a bad 2018; next year will be worse
Russia's economy has been weakened by sanctions and falling oil prices, and the president's popularity is slipping.