Why Turkey, not Trump, is the NATO wildcard
Adnan R. Khan: Ignore Trump and his theatrics. The real issue when NATO meets will be Turkey and its dangerous drift into Russia’s orbit.
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Donald Trump’s diplomatic treason
Scott Gilmore: From Russia to the TPP and now Iran, Trump’s foreign policy moves have hurt U.S. influence in return for no benefit. It is beyond bad.
Former U.S. ambassador to Russia on Putin: ‘He thinks we’re out to get him’
Q&A: Barack Obama’s Russian envoy Michael McFaul on Putin’s mentality, human rights at home, and why he thinks Putin knew about WikiLeaks’ email release
In countries around the world, elections without a free press are a dire reality
Opinion: The rise of authoritarianism in places like Hungary and Venezuela are chilling reminders that we can’t be complacent about freedoms or a free press
Is Canada prepared for a chemical weapon attack like the one in the U.K.?
If a nerve agent like Novichok was used here, there are antitodes on hand to save a few of victims. A larger attack would test Canada’s readiness.
Parliament’s secret briefing from CSIS: beware of Russian spies
In prepared remarks, the head of CSIS in 2016 warned of activities by Russian and Chinese operatives and how politicians should counter them
Russia and Iran have won Syria. They might not like what comes next.
Adnan R. Khan: The Russians and Iranians are in full control now. But their victory will leave them dangerously exposed in a devastated country.
David Corn: Why Russian interference is a bigger deal than Watergate
A Q&A with the co-author of ’Russian Roulette’ on why he thinks Russians disrupted the 2016 U.S. presidential election—and what could happen next
Russia’s digital warfare has put Western democracies in the crosshairs
Opinion: Russia is sowing discord, amid allegations of ties to assassinations and investments into social-media companies. The time for complacency is over
Donald Trump is a natural at looking guilty—but he’s had a little help
Opinion: No man is an island, even the U.S. President, and Tabatha Southey—his chartered Lookin’ Mighty Guilty consultant—is thrilled with her client