Commentary / World Jul 4, 2017
Russia's oligarchs-in-waiting
by Anders Aslund
As the better-known children of Russia's previous generation of oligarchs have steadily left the country, the offspring of Vladimir Putin's cronies have taken their place.
Commentary / World Jun 5, 2017
Vladimir Putin's geopolitical chessboard
by Brahma Chellaney
For Putin, the sanctions represent war by other means and a justification for him to make his next moves to countervail American power.
Commentary / Japan May 29, 2017
The hidden side of the Japanese-Russian summit
by Akihiro Iwashita
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's approach to Russia is looking increasingly risky.
Commentary / World Mar 7, 2017
When spies are out of control
by Gregory Clark
U.S. top spies should go back to doing their real work instead of inventing fairy tales.
Commentary / World Mar 7, 2017
The U.S. shouldn't be running scared of Russia
by Doug Bandow
Russia may not be America's best buddy, but Washington's campaign to turn Moscow into an enemy is dangerous.
Commentary / World Feb 28, 2017
A feeling of dread descends on Baltics again
by Imbi Paju
The people of Estonia and the other Baltic states fear being consigned to Russia's sphere of influence yet again.
Commentary / World Jan 16, 2017
Open society needs defending
by George Soros
Open societies are in crisis, and various forms of closed societies — from fascist dictatorships to mafia states — are on the rise.
Commentary / Japan Dec 20, 2016
Slow progress for Japan and Russia
by Bob Savic
Siberian energy deals are set to warm Japan-Russia ties while the peace treaty is put on ice.
Commentary / World Dec 19, 2016
Putin's dangerous fan club
by John Lloyd
Vladimir Putin's admirers, including U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, should realize that in the Russian leader's zero-sum world, what belongs to another is his to get, what's his is non-negotiable.
Commentary / Japan | SENTAKU MAGAZINE Nov 22, 2016
What price will Japan pay for getting islands back?
The rapprochement between Japan and Russia risks being the trigger to reverse the pursuit of a closer alliance between Japan and the U.S.
Commentary / World Nov 18, 2016
Trump will have to overcome the U.S. foreign policy 'Blob'
by Gregory Clark
Believe it or not, Donald Trump actually has some good ideas on trade blocs, the economy and foreign policy.
Commentary / Japan Nov 15, 2016
The vast Eurasian hinterland
by Yoichi Funabashi
Prime Minister Abe is employing his new concept of "Eurasia" to identify in more strategic ways than ever the mutually complementary aspects of Japan and Russia's geopolitical positions.