Letter From the Editors
From Eastern Europe to the Far East: The Sun Never Sets on American Influence
FEATURED NEWS STORIES
Turkey, Russia Mend Ties – Mostly
Russia Accuses Ukraine of Crimea Terror Plot
THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Politics
Putin Replaces Chief of Staff: What to Make of This
Putin Replaces His Longtime Administration Head Sergei Ivanov
Elections
Crimea Dearer Than Courchevel
United Russia Party Puts Out Training Manual for Upcoming Election Campaign
The Economy
Storm Clouds Ahead
Putin’s Judo Approach to Planning – Moment to Moment – Won’t Help Economy
Public Attitudes
Yes, We Can Fight: How Army Has Replaced Hope in Russia
Levada Center Poll Shows Putin’s Image Is Changing From Stabilizer to Warlord
OTHER POST-SOVIET STATES
Transcaucasus
War in Georgia Turns Eight: Moscow’s Strategic Mistake
Russia’s Political Missteps in Wake of Georgian War Have Haunted It Ever Since
Ukraine
Ukraine Ready for Big War
Attempt on Life of LPR Leader Plotnitsky Brings Ukraine Crisis to the Brink
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
World Politics
Washington Strikes With Soft Power
Washington Using Indirect Means to Weaken Russia, China on International Stage
Syria
Russia to Expand Hmeimim Air Base
Russia to Extend Its Presence in Syria, Upgrade Its Hmeimim Air Base to Full-Fledged Military Base
What Is the Real Purpose of the U.S. Bombing Syria?
What Is the Real Objective of Western Air Strikes in Syria?