Who is to blame for US-Russia tensions?

Ben Dalton Tuesday, June 12th, 2018

Call it a new cold war or a “hot peace,” US-Russia relations are terrible, yet within recent memory the two countries still cooperated on a range of issues. To answer which side is to blame for current tensions, Stephen Cohen debated Michael McFaul at Columbia University.

The Americans: The Marriage Plot against America

Eliot Borenstein Thursday, March 29th, 2018

Even if our heroes survive the season, their future looks bleak.

Enabling Russian Paranoia: A Response to Thomas Weber

Eliot Borenstein Tuesday, December 5th, 2017

We may not be colluding with Russia, but we are handing over propaganda victories free of charge

Matt Taibbi’s Not-So-Secret Russian Past

Eliot Borenstein Sunday, October 29th, 2017

Like the clueless expats they loathed, the editors treated Moscow and its residents as their playground.

Is “fake news” fake news?

Eliot Borenstein Monday, October 16th, 2017

We are in a panic about the very means that are used to spread panic.

Journalists discuss the role of race in US-Russia relations

Nigar Hacizade Thursday, February 23rd, 2017

“The alt-right has found a natural ally in Russia’s current zeitgeist.”

Kompromat: Everything You Wanted to Know (But Were Afraid to Ask)

Joshua Tucker Thursday, January 12th, 2017

The logic is simple: If you know that “the services” have a file on you, with information that could get you arrested or destroy your career, you are not very likely to step out of line politically.

Jordan Center Director speaks with Sky News

admin Monday, November 28th, 2016

Jordan Center Director Joshua A. Tucker spoke to Sky News on Saturday November 19th about the future of US-Russian relations following the US elections. Here is the interview: