Barriers to US-Europe Trade Deal Remain
A US-EU free trade zone is a no-brainer. But the devil is in the details.
Sarajevo and Europe, 100 Years Later
A century later, the shots fired in Sarajevo 100 years ago still echo.
Is The Next Crimea In Northern Kazakhstan?
While the world watches Ukraine, Central Asia could also be an area where Russia may seek to expand its territory.
Is Europe Turning Right?
Parties described as “far right” or “extreme right” have done very well in Europe’s most recent elections.
Acquiring Crimea Vastly Increased Russia’s Potential Oil & Gas Reserves
Not surprisingly, Russia’s acquisition of Crimea comes with quite a potential bonanza in natural resources.
New Russian Law Requires Bloggers To Register With The Kremlin
Vladimir Putin wants to put the Internet genie back in the bottle.
Where Is Transnistria?
The future may hold a lot of vehement arguing over insignificant bits of territory.
Crimeans Endorse Secession, Union With Russia. What’s Next?
As everyone anticipated, the Crimean referendum came out in favor of secession from Ukraine and union with Russia. What happens next is another question entirely.
On the Crimean Referendum
More on the pending referendum and some thoughts on elections in authoritarian contexts.
Divisions in Crimea
Crimea is more divided than Russia would have the world believe. Plus: the Crimean government has no legitimacy at the moment.
Yanukovych Out in Ukraine?
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has been forced out of Kyiv—and possibly out of power entirely.
“Fuck The EU,” Says America’s Top Europe Diplomat
Victoria Nuland, Asistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, pithily expressed her frustrations about the European Union.
