The Russia Tariff Canard April 7, 2025Charlton Allen
The latest political hit job on Donald Trump’s tariff policy—accusing him of “sparing” Russia while targeting Ukraine—stands out for its sheer dishonesty.
Putin in the crosshairs March 31, 2025Frank Friday
Putin may still not realize this, but Pres. Trump is plenty ruthless when it comes to national defense.
Trump’s Humanitarian Calculus March 17, 2025John B. Carpenter
Sure, President Trump doesn’t gush femininely about how his heart breaks over the poor, sweet victims of war and terrorism, but his policies are driven by humanitarianism.
Is ‘Peace’ a Dirty Word? March 4, 2025Joe Fried
The car keys, or in this case the enormous military arsenal of the United States, must be taken away before Zelenskyy will negotiate seriously.
Today, Republicans are the Peaceniks March 3, 2025Christopher Chantrill
It is our lefty friends who seem to have developed an inordinate fear of Putinism and are determined to make war on him: warmongers all.
Zelenskyy and the Future of NATO March 2, 2025Steve McCann
Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s childish histrionics and ultimatums in the Oval Office are reflective of the European delusional mindset of self-serving expectations.
Another lesson in Great Power Politics March 3, 2025Bill Ponton
After the recent Oval Office flare up, it is obvious that Zelensky still believes that his allies in entertainment/media, the Democrat party, and the EU will come to his rescue and derail the Trump train.
A lesson in great power politics February 25, 2025Bill Ponton
Although Western intelligentsia refuse to let go of the Munich appeasement narrative, with one phone call to Putin, Trump has put a dagger in it.
A legacy of missteps November 29, 2024Kevin Finn
The recent announcement from Russia that they had launched a hypersonic missile against Ukraine reminds us of some sketchy incidents that occurred during the Obama administration.
Standoff in Ukraine November 21, 2024Bill Ponton
As a parting gift, Joe Biden brings us to the brink of nuclear war. We need a negotiated settlement and we need it now.
Feast of the Cannibals October 11, 2024Lars Møller
The revolution is the feast of the cannibals. Vanity, lust for power, and deadly rivalry invariably get mixed up with the particulars of ideology. Unyielding conceit appears in the guise of piety or secular altruism as purges degenerate into violent orgies. Sure enough, the outcome is the installment of another tyranny.
Keeping Aggression a Bad Idea September 12, 2024William R. Hawkins
Our policy must not be to sustain “forever wars” but to end them by putting to use the advantages our superior civilization has given us and in so doing, maintaining that civilization.
The Three Phases of the Ukrainian War July 10, 2024Alexander G. Markovsky
From the euphoria that characterized America’s and NATO’s view of the war to the current situation, there’s been a clear trajectory.
Why Victoria Nuland Should Not Be Missed March 29, 2024Clifford C. Nichols
The last thing America needs right now is foolish bureaucrats dragging us into war with a vengeful man like Putin who doesn’t bend to his adversaries.
Either John Podesta was quite a Russian dupe, or... July 28, 2018Monica Showalter
At a minimum, he was a Russian dupe, based on a new report from Politico, offering new details about the Russian front group he was involved with, including its enhanced spy role.
A Playboy model payoff? Is that all Mueller has? July 22, 2018Jack Hellner
Does it all come down to a payoff to a Playboy model now? With that the increasingly ridiculous focus of the Mueller probe, it sounds as though the Russian collusion story has run its course.
Putin will disappoint Trump July 10, 2017Daniel Ashman
It was smart that President Trump had a good meeting with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. However, Putin will betray him.
Nikki Haley wanders off the plantation again July 10, 2017Monica Showalter
In the wake of the G-20 summit, U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley said, "We can't trust Russia, and we won't ever trust Russia." Oh, please – is that helping President Trump?
Obama's ratlines to Russia May 29, 2017Monica Showalter
Turns out President Obama made an extensive effort to set up back channels to Russia. Espionage? Not if it's a Democrat.
John Kerry makes a fool of himself at Harvard May 25, 2017Monica Showalter
Failed presidential candidate John Kerry once again went dipping into the elitist pool, belittling Russian language study as stupid compared with getting into Harvard. Say what?
Is NATO Still Relevant? May 17, 2017Armando Simon
The NATO alliance, first created in 1949, is the longest alliance in history. But is it still relevant?
Putin's unhelpful power game on North Korea May 15, 2017Monica Showalter
What is Vladimir Putin doing, telling the U.S. to not "intimidate" North Korea? He ought to think about whose side he's on and what Russia's interests are.
Citgosky? April 17, 2017Monica Showalter
Will America be putting a Putin in its tank? Incredibly, it might if Venezuela goes bankrupt enough.
The Democrats' minuet on Russia March 4, 2017Greg Richards
Democrats seem to be dancing a minuet on Russia: holding hands, stepping around each other, and ending on the side opposite from which they started.
All or nothing at all: US foreign policy October 6, 2015Michael Curtis
The U.S. response to the Syrian crisis has been hesitant, often cautious, while the Russian position has been consistent and increasingly assertive. U.S. Pentagon officials assert that they waited months for White House replies to their plans.
I Sing of Arms and Iran April 18, 2015Michael Curtis
The dramatic decision by Russian President Vladimir V. Putin to deliver to Iran the S-300 missile system has come as an unwelcome surprise to the White House.
Global Pathology (Again) September 9, 2014G. Murphy Donovan
There is nothing new about religious fascism or caliphates. There is nothing new about rape, infanticide, honor killings, genocide, misogyny, slavery -- or headless journalism either.
Putin's Vietnam August 4, 2014Kim Zigfeld
Vladimir Putin's escalation in eastern Europe can spell nothing but disaster for him and his country.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister savagely mocks Obama August 2, 2014Thomas Lifson
It is an uncomfortable fact for all Americans, even for opponents of President Obama, that his catastrophic pusillanimity in world power politics has made him an object of open derision overseas
Putin Out and Proud May 18, 2014Ken Blackwell and Bob Morrison
Barack Obama's people are wearing idealistic blinders that prevent them from seeing what is obvious when it comes to the Russian leader.
How Hollywood Can Fight Putin April 19, 2014Bruce Walker
There is a sharp attack that the American media establishment could take, and whose ripples could sting and harass Russian oligarchs in ways no government action could reach.
Who Was Right on Russia? April 2, 2014Kim Zigfeld
Our current president has led us down a dead-end street of endless disaster and disgrace regarding Russia – and his apologists have proven themselves completely untrustworthy.
The Crimea 'Referendum': Russia Revealed March 24, 2014Kim Zigfeld
It’s shocking how quickly Russia has been revealed before the eyes of the world as a neo-Soviet dictatorship ruled by a pathologically violent and dishonest maniac.
Why Ukraine Matters March 8, 2014Bruce Walker
The gradual re-conquest of the old Soviet empire by a former officer of the Soviet Gestapo ought to worry us a lot.
Russia Then and Now February 12, 2014Bruce Walker
Few areas of forgotten history are as vital to understanding the world today as the remarkable success of tsarist Russia and the utter destruction of Russian greatness through the malignancy of Marxism in action.
The Tragic Geneva II Charade February 9, 2014Alon Ben-Meir
While Syria writhes in agony, the sponsors of the Geneva II talks seem pleased that the rebels and Assad's representatives sat face-to-face and talked.
Dishonor at Sochi February 3, 2014Kim Zigfeld
The whole point of Putin's spending over $50 billion on the Sochi games is to make Russia look good. But what's actually happened is the exact opposite.
Obama betraying democracy forces of Ukraine January 24, 2014Thomas Lifson
Just as he did with the Green Revolution in Iran, which had the potential to topple the mullahs, President Obama is giving a cold shoulder to the Pro-Western demonstrators in Ukraine.
Syria -- Battleground of America and Russia January 19, 2014Georgy Gounev
The only area of similarity between American and Russian foreign policy is the tragic lack of understanding of the scope of the Islamo-totalitarian danger which threatens both countries.
The Decline and Fall of American Deterrence December 12, 2013Richard Winchester
All too soon, the United States will have the fewest naval vessels at sea since before World War I, the smallest Air Force ever, and an Army and Marine Corps with severely diminished capacity, while strategic flash points proliferate.
An Open Invitation to Aggression December 2, 2013Kim Zigfeld
America is now in a foreign policy age similar to the one it faced under Jimmy Carter: Russia perceives clear weakness and it pursues aggression.
Arctic ice cap grows 29% in one year December 2, 2013Thomas Lifson
Global warming hysterics at the BBC warned us in 2007 that by summer 2013 the Arctic would be ice-free. Now, more than 20 yachts that believed them are ice-bound
Should Obama take Lessons from Putin? November 29, 2013Michael Curtis
Power politics and threats of imposing and increasing sanctions have proved to be more successful than discussions and negotiations with foreign leaders.
A Post-Obama World November 5, 2013Glenn Fairman
Does America still retain the moral vision and fortitude to return again to the First Principles of its founding?
Welcome to the 'Danger Games' October 31, 2013Kim Zigfeld
No thinking person can reflect on Russia's handling of the torch relay and conclude that it can be trusted to protect Olympic athletes and fans from terrorism.
Who Lost Egypt? October 12, 2013Shoula Romano Horing
Obama's cluelessness about Egypt means that the U.S. is in the process of losing its long-time Arab ally.
Putin the Power Player September 13, 2013Bernie Reeves
Former KGB Major General Oleg Kalugin told the audience at the Raleigh Spy Conference in 2003 that Putin is a dangerous man and not to be trusted.
Three-and-a-half More Years of Obama! September 11, 2013J.R. Dunn
Obama is less lucky than FDR, less competent than Jimmy Carter, and less flexible than Bill Clinton. With Obama, all the failures of liberalism are coming to a head.
Russia Picks Up Kerry's Fumble September 11, 2013Michael Curtis
The Russian proposal, made immediately after an off hand, semi-serious remark by Secretary of State John Kerry, took advantage of amateurish and reckless Obama administration diplomacy.
Lost Chance at G20 September 10, 2013David Singer
Collecting and destroying chemical weapons in Syria under UN auspices is the third and most benign alternative. So why did Obama turn it down?
Sharapova: Poster Child for Russia September 3, 2013Kim Zigfeld
Sharapova is her country in microcosm. On the surface she appears impressive, but if you look beneath you find some very unpleasant surprises and a great deal of sleight of hand.
'Dance with the Girl Ya Brung' August 22, 2013Jim Yardley
While the slaughter in Egypt has been happening, just what has the "leader of the free world", been doing? He's been playing golf while on vacation
Freeing Eddie Snowden August 2, 2013Kim Zigfeld
Putin's action in allowing Snowden to walk is a slap in the face to the United States. How should we respond?
Obama's Reset Collapses July 15, 2013Kim Zigfeld
Edward Snowden's antics have ripped the curtain off the Obama administration's failed Russian policy.
A Tale of Two Choices in Syria July 11, 2013Michael Curtis
In dealing with the Syrian crisis, the U.S. State Department is failing to take into account the longstanding relationship between Syria and Russia.
Two GOP Turncoats June 11, 2013Kim Zigfeld
Dana Rohrbacher and Steve King abandon the values of the GOP, America, and Ronald Reagan on behalf of Vladimir Putin.
Putin Condemned May 10, 2013Kim Zigfeld
Has Russia reached the fork in the road leading to either totalitarianism or collapse?
Russians wiretaps of Tsarnaevs leaked April 28, 2013Thomas Lifson
Mama Tsarnaev talked jihad with her darling son Tamerlan - the one she named after one of history's most brutal jihad conquerors - according to 2011 wiretaps by the Russians. Their jihad, it turns out, was not simply exercising every day.
Eerily Authentic: The AmericansApril 3, 2013Bernie Reeves
An example of ongoing political warfare, perfected by the KGB during the Cold War, was unintentionally revealed recently.
Depardieu Heads East March 1, 2013Kim Zigfeld
To cuddle up to Putin, Mevedev, Karimov, and assorted other thieves, tyrants, and cutthroats. And you thought our film stars were bad?
Putin's RuNet Crackdown February 12, 2013Kim Zigfeld
Deep-seated Russian hostility to the West isn't going to change on its own. Without inspiring American leadership, Russia will continue to wallow in the mire of dictatorship and oppression.
Misreporting on Russia December 12, 2012Kim Zigfeld
Russia Beyond the Headlines is funded by the Kremlin and it has a clear mission: create an alternate reality, and focus on trying to convince unwary Westerners that Russia is benign.
Putin Cracks Down on Russian Internet December 1, 2012Kim Zigfeld
Neither Obama nor his ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul, have spoken out in defense of Internet freedom in Russia, and to the contrary they have placed roadblocks in the path of Congress as it sought to do so.
A New Iron Curtain October 23, 2012Kim Zigfeld
The new Iron Curtain may be descending farther to the east than its predecessor, but this time, instead of Winston Churchill's forthright opposition, the leader of the free world is applauding.
Building on a Kernel of Truth October 5, 2012Michael Reagan
While we are focused on the flash-bang pyrotechnics of the Libyan/North African debacles at the south end of the stage, the magician Mr. Putin will be working deftly to the north.
Obama and Putin October 2, 2012Kim Zigfeld
The scope and intensity of the neo-Soviet crackdown now underway in Vladimir Putin's Russia is truly breathtaking to behold. President Obama is not responding well.
Israel's Nuclear Warning Shot Option August 21, 2012James Lewis
When America withdraws its military, peace doesn't break out by some magic. No -- what happens is that all the nations feeling threatened by war start making new alliances. The Middle East is no longer a sphere of American influence.
Obama Suckering America into Loving Russia April 22, 2012Kim Zigfeld
The lies told by the Obama administration about Russia for the past four years have had devastating consequences...but top Republicans like John Boehner and Mitt Romney should take their share of the blame, too.
Obama's 'Space' for Russia March 29, 2012Shoshana Bryen
President Obama's latest kerfuffle regarding Russia and missile defense is bad on many levels...but it is also consistent.
Russia: Re-Elect Obama, or It's World War III January 19, 2012Kim Zigfeld
Last week, Americans learned that they are, or soon may be, at war with Vladimir Putin's Russia. That is, unless they do just exactly what the Kremlin asks, which is pretty simple, consisting largely of reelecting Barack Obama.
The Futile Demonstrations in Russia December 10, 2011Kim Zigfeld
Putin is now a dictator in full, swaggering through the corridors of power in the Kremlin having successfully designated himself president for life
Russia's Dangerous Implosion November 19, 2011Kim Zigfeld
Russia is set to experience a debilitating demographic crisis. Its population will sicken and drop by one-third, and its dominant Slavic-Orthodox population will dwindle and be surpassed by its Islamic faction.
Back in the USSR (You Don't Know How Lucky You Are) October 4, 2011Ken Blackwell and Bob Morrison
The news this week has offered us a wonderfully satirical view of Russia. Headlines tell us that Russian Premier Vladimir Putin will once again "run" for president of the Russian Republic.
Obama's Big Fail on Resetting Russia August 30, 2011Kim Zigfeld
Obama ought to be condemned by conservatives and liberals alike, and ridden out of Washington on a rail so that a real American president can actually reset American policy toward Russia.
A Power Struggle in Russia? July 25, 2011Kim Zigfeld
Almost unnoticed by the outside world, executive power at the top of Russia's government has been shifted, and the motives are mysterious.
Putin's Russia And Obama's America June 28, 2011Kim Zigfeld
Proud KGB spy Putin is just doing what he learned to do in Soviet times. What's surprising is that the President of the United States is helping him get away with it.
