How to decode Putin’s nuclear warnings James Cameron - September 22, 2022 What is the risk of Russian nuclear use in Ukraine? Here’s what you need to know.
Ukraine invasion tests the relationship between Russia and China Elizabeth Wishnick and Andrew Taffer - March 14, 2022 Their ‘unlimited’ partnership may have some limits after all
Trump wants a deal with the Taliban. Will it hurt him at home? Michaela Mattes and Jessica Weeks - February 28, 2020 Our research looks at how Americans view hawks and doves.
Trump’s abrasive personality might help him win reelection — if voters feel it’s a dangerous world Michael Bang Petersen and Lasse Laustsen - January 10, 2020 Angry voters aren’t looking for someone they can have a beer with.
Why buying Greenland wouldn’t really help the U.S. economy (even if it were for sale) Jonathan N. Markowitz and Benjamin Graham - August 28, 2019 Unlike Russia, the United States no longer depends on resource extraction.
Trump just said buying Greenland would be ‘a large real estate deal.’ He’s making a dangerous mistake. Stacie Goddard - August 16, 2019 Trump doesn’t seem to understand that nations don’t buy and sell territory any more.
Trump wants to buy Greenland. He might want to know about the toxic nuclear waste buried in its ice. Jeff D. Colgan - June 11, 2019 Melting ice will expose waste that has been locked in for decades.
Planning a summer trip? 3 U.S. destinations to see before they change forever. Mike Gunter Jr. - May 27, 2019 From lobsters to glaciers, what a firsthand look teaches us about climate change
Today, NATO begins a huge military exercise. Here’s what you need to know. Ralph Clem - October 25, 2018 [caption id="attachment_79358" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The U.S. Marine Corps version of
The Arctic is melting. Here’s why cooperation and diplomacy get so complicated. Vanessa Lide and Kelly McFarland - July 30, 2018 [caption id="attachment_76150" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A path remains after the Finnish
The U.S.-North Korea summit could be Trump’s ‘Nixon-to-China’ moment Michaela Mattes and Jessica Weeks - May 10, 2018 [caption id="attachment_73149" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrives
Why do we need new rules on shipping emissions? Well, 90 percent of global trade depends on ships. Jessica Green - April 17, 2018 [caption id="attachment_72341" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The Foss Maritime hybrid tug Carolyn
Why Putin’s oil maneuvers will keep Russia in the Middle East Nicholas Trickett - April 5, 2018 [caption id="attachment_71814" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A worker passes an illuminated drilling
Will the Olympics help — or hurt — regional tensions in Asia? Watch for these 3 things. Kelly McFarland - February 9, 2018 [caption id="attachment_69087" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A visitor passes under LED light
Trump’s secretary of state pick could give Putin some very unfortunate ideas Jeff Colgan - December 13, 2016 Donald Trump has apparently chosen Rex Tillerson, chief executive of
What Russia’s Olympic ban means for Vladimir Putin Kimberly Marten - June 20, 2016 Russia is the first country in the history of the
Oil wars: Why nations aren’t battling over resources Emily Meierding - May 19, 2016 [caption id="attachment_40759" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A U.S. soldier stands guard next to a
Russia – perhaps more restrained and less powerful than you think? Ryan Maness and Brandon Valeriano - March 31, 2015 [caption id="attachment_23185" align="alignnone" width="620"] A US Air Force C-17 lands
Russia’s new military doctrine: Same as the old doctrine, mostly Olga Oliker - January 15, 2015 [caption id="attachment_20106" align="alignnone" width="620"] Russian sailors gather in front of
Russia's new military doctrine: Same as the old doctrine, mostly Joshua Tucker - January 15, 2015 [caption id="attachment_20106" align="alignnone" width="620"] Russian sailors gather in front of
Warming up to Arctic prospects Dylan Ciccarelli - June 5, 2014 [caption id="attachment_11364" align="alignleft" width="300" special=""] Map of Arctic Shipping Routes
Putin and the creative class: Who loves him, who hates him, and who couldn’t care less? Joshua Tucker - February 20, 2014 [caption id="attachment_6890" align="aligncenter" width="600" special=""] Russian President Vladimir Putin (L)
The culture of corruption: Russians pay, but they don’t like it Joshua Tucker - February 17, 2014 [caption id="attachment_6711" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] ANDREY SMIRNOV/AFP/GETTY IMAGES - Russian
10 explanations for Russia's coming fiscal squeeze Joshua Tucker - February 13, 2014 [caption id="attachment_6615" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] A general view shows the
10 explanations for Russia’s coming fiscal squeeze - February 13, 2014 [caption id="attachment_6615" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] A general view shows the
How to understand Russia's Arctic strategy Joshua Tucker - February 12, 2014 [caption id="attachment_6558" align="aligncenter" width="600" special=""] (Will Rose/Associated Press)[/caption] Joshua Tucker:
How to understand Russia’s Arctic strategy - February 12, 2014 [caption id="attachment_6558" align="aligncenter" width="600" special=""] (Will Rose/Associated Press)[/caption] Joshua Tucker:
Your Sochi 2014 companion: Monkey Cage Russian politics posts Joshua Tucker - February 5, 2014 As you may or may not have heard, the Olympics
Could Fossil Fuel Abundance Have Negative Political Consequences? Erik Voeten - May 6, 2013 Charles Mann has an interesting article in the Atlantic about