November 20, 2008
Europe Anti-Missile Defense System: Standing Up to Russia's Threats
By Ariel Cohen
(WebMemo #2139)
The Obama Administration should reject Russia's missile threats and resist Russian pressure, if only to avoid the appearance of weakness and to discourage Russia's strategic ...
September 26, 2008
Putin's Navy, Chávez's Ambition, and the Caribbean Adventure
By Ray Walser, Ph.D., and Mackenzie Eaglen
(WebMemo #2082)
Almost half a century after the Cuban missile crisis, the Russian navy is coming to the Americas. While the mood in Washington is far from ...
September 9, 2008
The Return of History: Confronting the Russian Bear after the Georgian War
By Ryan O’Donnell and Sally McNamara
(WebMemo #2056)
Through its actions in Georgia, Russia has made clear that it has little faith in—or respect for—the West’s diplomatic, military, or economic resolve. Thus far, ...
August 28, 2008
Russia's Recognition of Independence for South Ossetia and Abkhazia Is Illegitimate: They Are Not Kosovo
By Sally McNamara
(WebMemo #2037)
Russia has signaled its intention to continue escalating the crisis in Georgia by unilaterally and illegally recognizing the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. Unless ...
August 27, 2008
The EU Must Express Solidarity with Georgia at Its Emergency Summit
By Sally McNamara and Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #2036)
Violent conflict is not a thing of the past for Europe, and the sooner Europe equips itself to confront the challenges of a resurgent Russia, ...
August 22, 2008
U.S. Should Ensure That Georgia's Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity Are Not Undermined by the United Nations
By Sally McNamara and Brett D. Schaefer
(WebMemo #2034)
As diplomatic efforts intensify at to the United Nations (UN) to resolve the conflict in Georgia, the United States must unambiguously define its redlines and ...
August 20, 2008
Russian Forces in the Georgian War: Preliminary Assessment and Recommendations
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D., James Carafano, Ph.D., Lajos Szaszdi, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #2031)
After an almost 20-year hiatus, the United States and NATO allies may once again prioritize Russia as a potential threat to the common European security. ...
August 12, 2008
Saving Georgia
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #2021)
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has announced that Moscow is putting on hold hostilities in Georgia, apparently due to the pleas from Washington as well as ...
August 11, 2008
The Russian-Georgian War: A Challenge for the U.S. and the World
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #2017)
The U.S. and its European allies should communicate to Moscow that Russia has much to lose, including hosting the 2014 winter Olympics in the Black ...
August 5, 2008
Alexander Solzhenitsyn: The Passing of a Titan
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #2010)
Alexander Solzhenitsyn (1918-2008) was a titan of twentieth century Russian literature and politics. He survived the Stalinist purges, World War II, eight years in the ...
July 21, 2008
The Russia-Venezuela Axis: Using Energy for Geopolitical Advantage
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D. and Ray Walser, Ph.D
(WebMemo #2000)
A Russian-Venezuelan axis is a 21st-century throwback to the Cold War Soviet-Cuban alliance. Such a partnership bodes ill for energy security, for freedom in both ...
June 13, 2008
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty: An Effective Tool for Winning Hearts and Minds
By Jeffrey Gedmin, Ph.D.
(Heritage Lecture #1089)
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has changed in terms of technology and medium, but its core principles, philosophy, and guidelines remain the same as they were ...
May 30, 2008
Executive Summary: The Proposed Iran-Pakistan-India Gas Pipeline: An Unacceptable Risk to Regional Security
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D., Lisa Curtis, and Owen Graham
(Executive Summary #2139)
The Iran–Pakistan–India pipeline would be contrary to U.S. strategic interests, would destabilize the Persian Gulf, and would strengthen Russia’s grip over Central Asia, decreasing both ...
May 30, 2008
The Proposed Iran-Pakistan-India Gas Pipeline: An Unacceptable Risk to Regional Security
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D., Lisa Curtis, and Owen Graham
(Backgrounder #2139)
The Iran–Pakistan–India pipeline would be contrary to U.S. strategic interests, would destabilize the Persian Gulf, and would strengthen Russia’s grip over Central Asia, decreasing both ...
May 15, 2008
Russia 123 Agreement: Not Ready for Primetime
By Jack Spencer
(WebMemo #1926)
Though intended to help consumers and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the ethanol mandate has done just the opposite, contributing to high food and gas prices ...
May 6, 2008
Russia's Presidential Transition: Vladimir Putin Remains in Charge
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1917)
Amid Kremlin pomp and circumstance, Dmitry Anatolyevich Medvedev will be inaugurated the third president of Russia on May 7. His presidency, however, is likely to ...
April 30, 2008
The West Should Unite in Support of Georgia
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1907)
Throughout April, Russia has escalated its political and military pressure on its neighbor Georgia. At the NATO summit in Bucharest, President Vladimir Putin reportedly threatened ...
April 1, 2008
The Sochi Bush–Putin Summit: Last Chance to Improve Relations
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1877)
Improved relations between the United States and Russia is in the interest of both countries, and President Bush can make it his legacy.
February 25, 2008
Russia's Presidential Elections: Management Reshuffle for "Russia Inc."?
By Ariel Cohen
(WebMemo #1825)
The status quo will likely continue following the election of Dmitry Medvedev, Vladimir Putin's chosen successor, on March 2.
February 11, 2008
Russia on the March: The Return of the Red Square Parades
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1805)
The world should take notice of Russia’s increasing militarism.
December 11, 2007
Russian Succession: Putin Prime Minister, Medvedev President
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1731)
In all likelihood, Vladimir Putin will remain the number one politician in Russia for years to come.
November 28, 2007
Advancing Freedom in Russia
By Steven Groves
(Backgrounder #2088)
Individual freedom and human rights have declined sharply in Russia over the past decade and at an accelerated pace under President Vladimir Putin. The United ...
November 28, 2007
Executive Summary: Advancing Freedom in Russia
By Steven Groves
(Executive Summary #2088)
Executive Summary: Individual freedom and human rights have declined sharply in Russia over the past decade and at an accelerated pace under President Vladimir Putin. ...
November 20, 2007
Who's Who in Russia's Parliamentary Elections
By Yevgeny Volk
(WebMemo #1706)
The United States should send the Kremlin a clear message that the integrity of Russia’s democratic process will largely determine the direction of its development ...
November 19, 2007
Domestic Factors Driving Russia's Foreign Policy
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #2084)
U.S.–Russian relations are at their lowest point since the Cold War, and many trends in Russian foreign policy are justifiably disturbing. U.S. officials should develop ...
November 19, 2007
Executive Summary: Domestic Factors Driving Russia's Foreign Policy
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Executive Summary #2084)
Executive Summary: U.S.–Russian relations are at their lowest point since the Cold War, and many trends in Russian foreign policy are justifiably disturbing. U.S. officials ...
November 5, 2007
Europe's Strategic Dependence on Russian Energy
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #2083)
Russia is consolidating its grip on oil and gas: the economic lifeblood of Europe. The U.S. and Europe should support new transit lines that bypass ...
October 16, 2007
Criticizing Success? The Test of the Long-Range Missile Defense System
By Baker Spring
(WebMemo #1664)
Congress should reject agenda-driven technical analysis and adopt a straight-forward policy of building the most effective missile defense system possible.
October 15, 2007
Russian Trade Associations: Important Partners for America
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D., and Viacheslav Evseev, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #2077)
Further advancement of institutionalized business representation in Russia will require joint action by government, business, and Russian trade associations themselves. This should include granting tax ...
September 28, 2007
Ukraine's Economic Benefits from Integration into the Euro-Atlantic Community
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Heritage Lecture #1045)
Europe and its humanistic tradition have always been central to Ukrainian civilization, and Ukraine has been indispensable for Europe. Regardless of whether Ukraine ultimately joins ...
August 6, 2007
Russia's Race for the Arctic
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1582)
Russia's attempted grab of Arctic resources is a cause for concern, and the U.S. must engage its allies--especially Canada and the Nordic countries--to formulate a ...
June 27, 2007
How to Confront Russia's Anti-American Foreign Policy
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #2048)
As Moscow rejects Western norms, sells weapons to America's enemies, and seeks a natural gas monopoly, especially to influence Europe, U.S. policymakers need to remember ...
June 27, 2007
Executive Summary: How to Confront Russia's Anti-American Foreign Policy
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Executive Summary #2048)
As Moscow rejects Western norms, sells weapons to America’s enemies, and seeks a natural gas monopoly, especially to influence Europe, U.S. policymakers need to remember ...
June 7, 2007
Putin's Missile Defense Proposal Leaves Key Questions Unanswered
By Baker Spring
(WebMemo #1493)
A new openness on the part of Russia to missile defense in Europe? Perhaps.
June 5, 2007
The G-8 Summit: Putting U.S.–Russia Relations Back On Track
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1484)
President Bush should engage President Putin with a carrot-and-stick approach to repair the United States’ relationship with a resurgent geostrategic heavyweight.
April 26, 2007
Boris Yeltsin's Historic Role
By Ariel Cohen
(WebMemo #1433)
If Russia evolves toward a model of Western democracy, Yeltsin will be remembered as its founding father.
April 12, 2007
Gas OPEC: A Stealthy Cartel Emerges
By Ariel Cohen
(WebMemo #1423)
Steadily and stealthily, a natural gas cartel is emerging.
March 5, 2007
Putin's Middle East Visit: Russia is Back
By Ariel Cohen
(WebMemo #1382)
After a 20-year hiatus, Russia is forcing its way back through an open Middle East door. Washington decisionmakers had better take note.
February 22, 2007
Russian Withdrawal from INF Treaty Will Put the Ball in Europe's Court
By Baker Spring
(WebMemo #1367)
This predicament should cause Europeans to reconsider their remonstrations to Russia that it needs to act to balance the power of the United States.
February 12, 2007
Confronting Putin's Anti-U.S. Crusade
By Ariel Cohen
(WebMemo #1356)
The cold shower that Russian President Vladimir Putin unleashed on the United States at the international security conference in Munich last weekend should not have ...
December 14, 2006
Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Russia Would Benefit the U.S. and Russia
By Daniella Markheim and Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1286)
Congressional approval of Permanent Normal Trading Relations for Russia is an important step in strengthening the U.S.–Russia economic relationship.
December 13, 2006
U.S. Strategy in the Black Sea Region
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D., and Conway Irwin
(Backgrounder #1990)
It is time for the U.S. to launch a coordinated policy effort in the Black Sea area to gain support for addressing such pressing issues ...
December 13, 2006
U.S. Strategy in the Black Sea Region
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D., and Conway Irwin
(Executive Summary #1990)
Executive Summary: It is time for the U.S. to launch a coordinated policy effort in the Black Sea area to gain support for addressing such ...
November 17, 2006
The Bush-Putin Hanoi Summit: Iran, Georgia, Energy, and WTO Protocol on the Agenda
By Ariel Cohen
(WebMemo #1257)
The summit meeting between President Bush and Russian President Putin provides an opportunity to discuss the key issues of Iran, energy access, trade, and Georgia. ...
November 15, 2006
U.S. Interests and Central Asia Energy Security
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #1984)
U.S. involvement and assistance contribute to the economic, political, social, and security development of the states of Central Asia. Despite difficult issues in relations between ...
October 26, 2006
The North European Gas Pipeline Threatens Europe’s Energy Security
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #1980)
To avoid EU overdependence on Russian natural gas, the U.S. and EU governments should encourage alternative pipeline proposals; develop alternatives to pipelines for the transit ...
October 10, 2006
U.S. Policy and the Georgian-Russian Crisis
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1235)
Crisis looms in the Caucasus
September 15, 2006
After the G-8: The Future Orbit of U.S.–Russian Relations
By David Kramer, Ariel Cohen, Ph.D., Andrew Kuchins, Ph.D., and Angela Stent, Ph.D.
(Heritage Lecture #962)
The best option for the U.S. and Russia is a pragmatic and realistic relationship based on the cooperative pursuit of common interests.
September 7, 2006
The Dragon Looks West: China and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
By Ariel Cohen
(Heritage Lecture #961)
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization, a grouping of Russia, China, and several Central Asian states, has an ambitious economic and security agenda infused with Chinese and ...
July 12, 2006
Azerbaijan: Aspirations, Regional Issues, and Global Concerns
By His Excellency Elmar Mammadyarov
(Heritage Lecture #949)
In the 15 years since regaining its independence, Azerbaijan has moved from a "country of interest" to the United States to a strategic ally. The ...
June 30, 2006
President Bush's Agenda for the G-8 Meeting in St. Petersburg
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #1948)
The G-8 meeting on July 15 and the Bush–Putin summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, may mark the most serious tests of U.S.–Russian and East–West relations ...
June 13, 2006
The U.S. Challenge at the Shanghai Summit
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1124)
On June 15 members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will gather for their annual meeting at the birthplace of this Eurasian bloc—Shanghai.
June 1, 2006
Putin's Legacy and United Russia's New Ideology
By Ariel Cohen
(Backgrounder #1940)
Vladislav Surkov's February 2006 speech to a United Russia political seminar combines democratic and market rhetoric with deliberate actions of power centralization and ideological and ...
May 24, 2006
Russia's NGO Law: An Attack on Freedom and Civil Society
By Yevgeny Volk, Ph. D.
(WebMemo #1090)
In early May Russian President Vladimir Putin signed executive orders that give the Justice Ministry and the Federal Registration Service broad powers of control over ...
April 11, 2006
Ukraine's Parliamentary Elections: What Next?
By Ariel Cohen
(WebMemo #1034)
On March 26, Ukraine's voters elected 450 members to the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, from an array of 45 parties and blocs. Charles Tannock, a ...
March 31, 2006
Russian Spying for Saddam Demands a Careful U.S. Response
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1023)
On March 25, the Pentagon reported that Russia had given Saddam Hussein intelligence about U.S. military plans for the invasion of Iraq back in the ...
March 31, 2006
Preventing a Russian-Georgian Military Confrontation
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1024)
The pending appeal of Eduard Kokoity, leader of the secessionist territory of South Ossetia, to the Russian Federation's Constitutional Court to allow his territory to ...
March 16, 2006
Flawed Presidential Elections in Belarus: How the West Should Respond
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1016)
The U.S. and EU should take steps to strengthen the Belarusian opposition and prod the Lukashenko regime to change course.
March 6, 2006
U.S. Should Warn Russia Over Its "Soviet" Middle East Policy
By Ariel Cohen
(WebMemo #1007)
Russia breaks with the West in a big way.
January 4, 2006
Russia's Gas Attack on Ukraine: An Uneasy Truce
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #954)
Moscow's attempt to deal a decisive blow to President Victor Yushchenko.
November 1, 2005
Elections in Azerbaijan and the U.S. Interests in the Caspian
By The Heritage Foundation
(WebMemo #901)
A summary of a recent Heritage Foundation panel discussion.
October 24, 2005
Competition over Eurasia: Are the U.S. and Russia on a Collision Course?
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Heritage Lecture #901)
U.S. support for small countries or "multi-color" revolutions on the Russian periphery may be important, but it should not dictate U.S. grand strategy, which is ...
October 7, 2005
Kazakhstan: The Democratic Path for Peace and Prosperity
By The Honorable Kassymzhomart Tokaev
(WebMemo #877)
Kazakhstan as an example, and its growing role in the world.
September 30, 2005
Sino-Russian Military Maneuvers: A Threat to U.S. Interests in Eurasia
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D., and John J. Tkacik, Jr.
(Backgrounder #1883)
The balance of power in Eurasia may be changing, and not in favor of the United States. Today, Moscow and Beijing share a belief in ...
August 18, 2005
Uzbekistan's Eviction Notice: What Next?
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Executive Memorandum #978)
The U.S. should expand military, intelligence, and law enforcement cooperation with the governments of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan; secure regional access for military activities and ...
July 14, 2005
Time to Relaunch Ukraine's Economic Policy
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #1869)
Relaunching the effort to put Ukraine on the road to economic reform, increased domestic and foreign investment, and prosperity will require bold leadership, commitment to ...
June 2, 2005
The Khodorkovsky Verdict: A Setback for U.S.-Russian Relations
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #753)
The consequences of the YUKOS Affair are just beginning to sink in.
May 13, 2005
The Uzbekistan Dilemma
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #744)
An Islamist uprising could throw the region into turmoil.
May 4, 2005
President Bush's Messages to the Baltic States, Russia, and Georgia
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #736)
A challenging agenda on this trip.
April 1, 2005
After Maskhadov: Islamist Terrorism Threatens North Caucasus and Russia
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #1838)
The death of former Chechen President Aslan Maskhadov may be Vladimir Putin's short-term gain, but it is Russia's long-term loss. Moscow will now confront the ...
March 24, 2005
Helping Kyrgyzstan's Democratic Revolution
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #701)
How to spread democracy and avoid bloodshed in Kyrgyzstan.
February 28, 2005
Russian Oil After YUKOS: Implications for the United States
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Executive Memorandum #961)
America needs to push for energy cooperation at the highest level, first at the Bush–Putin Summits in Bratislava and Moscow and then at the G–7/G–8 ...
February 20, 2005
Putin's Crisis: Dealing with Russia's Political Upheaval
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #671)
Maintaining a working relationship with Russia while supporting long-term goals will not be easy.
January 27, 2005
Getting Ukraine to Safe Shores
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Executive Memorandum #956)
To help make Ukraine's transition to democracy a success, the Bush Administration should facilitate Ukraine's membership in the World Trade Organization and European Union, lift ...
November 12, 2004
The Lessons of Ukraine: Russia's Growing Influence in Eurasia
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Executive Memorandum #949)
The muted U.S. responses to recent power shifts in Ukraine and Belarus demonstrate that the U.S. is unwilling to challenge Moscow's growing influence. The U.S. ...
October 25, 2004
U.S.-Russian Security Cooperation After Beslan
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #1809)
As Vladimir Putin moves Russia toward greater centralization, the U.S. should encourage democracy, political pluralism, and media freedoms in Russia; discourage Russia from becoming more ...
October 15, 2004
The U.S. Should Oppose Dictatorship in Belarus
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Executive Memorandum #945)
Belarusian President Alexandr Lukashenka thinks he is the permanent ruler of that country, but the people of Belarus deserve better. The executive branch and Congress ...
September 9, 2004
Terrorist and Authoritarian Threats in Russia
By Yevgeny Volk
(WebMemo #564)
The Beslan attack and Putin's response raise more questions than answers.
May 4, 2004
After the Uzbekistan Terror Attacks: Don't Sanction, but Press for Democracy
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #496)
Despite claims to the contrary from the human rights community, Washington should understand that poverty and repression are not the root causes of terrorism.
March 9, 2004
Recent Changes in Russia and Their Impact on U.S.-Russian Relations
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D., and Yevgeny Volk, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #1734)
As President Vladimir Putin awaits re-election for a second term with no significant challenges, U.S.-Russian relations are in limbo. Nevertheless, there are ways by which ...
February 26, 2004
Putin Sacks the Cabinet
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #434)
All the world knows who the next Russian President will be, but the real game in Moscow today is: who will Mr. Putin appoint as ...
January 12, 2004
America's Georgian Challenge
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Executive Memorandum #910)
Because the success of the new government of Georgia is important to the security and prosperity of the South Caucasus and Eurasia, the U.S. should ...
December 12, 2003
Russian Duma Elections: How the U.S. Should Respond to "Controlled Democracy"
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Executive Memorandum #908)
Russia now has a Duma that is more nationalist and less democratic. While emerging democracy is often a two-steps-forward, one-step-back proposition, it is in everyone's ...
November 26, 2003
U.S. Should Support Georgian Democracy and Independence
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #376)
The U.S. should acknowledge the historic role Eduard Shevardnadze played in the dissolution of the Soviet Union, while supporting the new Georgian democratic leadership.
November 7, 2003
The YUKOS Affair: Protecting Democracy, Private Property, and the Rule of Law
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Executive Memorandum #906)
With the attack on YUKOS, the ex-KGB faction in the Kremlin has reverted to state-led repression against private capital and independent power centers. A crackdown ...
October 29, 2003
Radical Islam and U.S. Interests in Central Asia
By Dr. Ariel Cohen
(Testimony )
U.S. power projection on a global scale due to the war on terrorism raises new issues, especially with regards to the attitude of regional powers, ...
October 16, 2003
U.S. Should Promote WTO as Substitute to Eurasian Common Economic Space
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #349)
Russia's agreement to create a Common Economic Space with Belarus, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan is an attempt at integration amongst countries that comprise 90 percent of ...
October 16, 2003
Gulag: Understanding the Magnitude of What Happened
By Anne Applebaum
(Heritage Lecture #800)
Our understanding of what is happening now in the former Soviet Union is distorted by our misunderstanding of its history. If we do not study ...
September 19, 2003
The Bush-Putin Summit Agenda: Russian Peacekeepers for Iraq?
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Executive Memorandum #901)
At the September 25-27 Camp David summit, Presidents George W. Bush and Vladimir Putin should put recent U.S.-Russian differences over the Iraq war behind them ...
September 12, 2003
Saudi-Russian Rapprochement: U.S. Should Beware
By Dr. Ariel Cohen
(WebMemo #336)
The Bush Administration needs to monitor a new geopolitical shift that is taking place following the visit of de-facto ruler of Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince ...
August 6, 2003
Aliev Dynasty or Azerbaijiani Democracy? Securing A Democratic Transition
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #324)
U.S. priorities in Azerbaijan include strengthening the Western orientation of Azerbaijan's foreign and domestic policy, including the preservation of a secular state. A democratic transition, ...
June 18, 2003
Securing the Democratic Transition in Azerbaijan
By Ariel Cohen
(Executive Memorandum #886)
The United States has been involved in Azerbaijan since the collapse of the Soviet Union and has much at stake. The U.S. should protect its ...
May 30, 2003
Hizb ut-Tahrir: An Emerging Threat to U.S. Interests in Central Asia
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #1656)
Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami (Islamic Party of Liberation) is transnational, extremely anti-American, and could launch terrorist attacks against U.S. targets and allies, either alone or in ...
May 30, 2003
Hizb ut-Tahrir: An Emerging Threat to U.S. Interests in Central Asia
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Executive Summary #1656)
Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami (Islamic Party of Liberation) is transnational, extremely anti-American, and could launch terrorist attacks against U.S. targets and allies, either alone or in ...
April 1, 2003
U.S.-Russian Relations Threatened By Iraq Arms Sales
By Dr. Ariel Cohen
(WebMemo #247)
US intelligence reported, Moscow, of the selling of sensitive military equipment to Saddam Hussien.
March 14, 2003
A Private Russian Oil Pipeline Is Good for U.S. Energy Security
By Dr. Ariel Cohen
(Executive Memorandum #865)
The United States is considering diversifying its sources of oil away from politically unstable regions.
March 3, 2003
Preventing a Crisis in U.S.-Russian Relations Over Moscow's Nuclear Technology Exports
By Dr. Ariel Cohen
(Executive Memorandum #863)
Russian nuclear exports, if unaddressed, could overshadow the current U.S.-North Korean nuclear weapons disagreement, derail U.S.-Russian relations, and destabilize the uneasy geopolitical equilibrium in Eurasia. ...
February 26, 2003
Russia and the Axis of Evil: Money, Ambition, and U.S. Interests
By Ariel M. Cohen, Ph.D.
(Testimony )
It may appear as though Russia is returning to a position that the Soviet Union occupied in the past...this is not the case, at least ...
December 11, 2002
Moscow Hostage Crisis Demands Greater U.S.-Russia Security Cooperation
By Dr. Ariel Cohen
(Executive Memorandum #844)
The hostage crisis in Moscow by Chechen Islamist extremists raised concerns about the security of post-Soviet weapon stockpiles. The likelihood of an attack with massive ...
November 15, 2002
Strategic Cooperation Key to U.S.-Russia Summit
By Dr. Ariel Cohen
(Executive Memorandum #839)
When Bush and Putin meet, the agenda should focus on the war against Iraq, the war on terrorism, North Korea's nuclear programs, Russia's proliferation of ...
October 22, 2002
The Bleyzer Initiative: Completing the Economic Transition in FSU Countries
By Michael Bleyzer and Edilberto Segura
(WebMemo #161)
Bleyzer Initiative calls to increase wealth, to refocus assistance on the creation of market economies and the private sector, to create a capital-friendly environment, to ...
October 10, 2002
U.S.-Russian Energy Cooperation Is Good Policy
By Dr. Ariel Cohen
(Executive Memorandum #836)
A concurrent resolution that calls for expanding energy cooperation with Russia would be an important first step on the road to U.S. energy security that ...
August 30, 2002
U.S. Policy in Central Asia and the War on Terrorism
By B. Lynn Pascoe
(WebMemo #140)
Increasing ties with Central Asia are in our national interest. We need to work closely with these countries to prosecute the war against terrorism, but ...
June 18, 2002
U.S.–Kyrgyz Strategic Cooperation
By His Excellency Baktybek Abdrisaev
(Heritage Lecture #760)
Kyrgyzstan will support any American policy toward uniting Afghanistan and turning it into a secure and prosperous place. She will provide any assistance within our ...
May 22, 2002
Why Russia's Accession to the WTO Is in America's Economic and Strategic Interests
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #1551)
President Bush should publicly support Russia's accession to the WTO by 2003 or 2004, provided its negotiations with the WTO in all sectors have been ...
May 22, 2002
Why Russia's Accession to the WTO Is in America's Economic and Strategic Interests
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Executive Summary #1551)
BG1551ES: Why Russia's Accession to the WTO Is in America's Economic and Strategic Interests
May 14, 2002
U.S.-Russia Summit Priorities: The Strategic Framework, a Nuclear Arms Agreement, and Trade
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D., and Baker Spring
(Backgrounder #1549)
When President George W. Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet for summits in Russia and Rome later this month, they will have an opportunity ...
April 29, 2002
Bringing Russia into an Anti-Saddam Coalition
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Executive Memorandum #812)
U.S.-Russian cooperation on a regime change in Iraq should be mutually beneficial. Helping Putin secure Russia's economic interests in Iraq would weaken domestic criticism of ...
July 18, 2001
The Russia-China Friendship and Cooperation Treaty: A Strategic Shift in Eurasia?
By Dr. Ariel Cohen
(Backgrounder #1459)
The signing of the Russia-China Treaty of Friendship this week portends the establishment of a strategic partnership that could influence the future of Eurasia and ...
July 18, 2001
U.S. Foreign Policy Interests and Human Rights in Central Asia
By Dr. Ariel Cohen
(Testimony )
Today, with Russia and China attempting to play the leading role in the region, the chances of Central Asia embracing democracy remain slim. However, the ...
July 12, 2001
Understanding Putin's Foreign Policy
By Kim R. Holmes, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #22)
The key to understanding Putin's foreign policy is not to dwell on foreign policy concepts or philosophies but to look at his domestic economic and ...
June 11, 2001
An Agenda for the Bush-Putin Summit in Slovenia
By Dr. Ariel Cohen
(Backgrounder #1447)
President Bush's agenda for the Ljubljana summit with President Putin must be based on a clear grasp of prior policy failures as well as a ...
May 2, 2001
Crisis in Ukraine: U.S. Interests under Threat
By Dr. Ariel Cohen
(Testimony )
The political and economic independence of Ukraine and its political orientation are likely to define the security environment in Eastern and South-Eastern Europe for decades ...
April 5, 2001
Countering Russian-Iranian Military Cooperation
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D., and James A. Phillips
(Backgrounder #1425)
Russian assistance to Iran in developing ballistic missiles and weapons of mass destruction increasingly threatens U.S. interests, U.S. forces, and U.S. allies in the Middle ...
March 16, 2001
Crisis in Ukraine Threatens Democracy and Undermines Regional Security
By Dr. Ariel Cohen
(Executive Memorandum #730)
Ukraine's fate hinges upon energy independence, debt management, economic efficiency, and private-sector transparency.The Bush Administration must move quickly and decisively to manage this challenging and ...
January 18, 2001
Putin's Foreign Policy and U.S.- Russian Relations
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Executive Summary #1406es)
BG1406es: Putin's Foreign Policy and U.S.- Russian Relations
January 18, 2001
Putin's Foreign Policy and U.S.- Russian Relations
By Dr. Ariel Cohen
(Backgrounder #1406)
Putin's Foreign Policy and U.S.- Russian Relations
October 20, 2000
Putin's Russia: How Should the U.S. Respond?
By Richard Haass, Sarah E. Mendelson, Dov Zakheim, Yurii Shchekochikhin, Representative Curt Weldon, Dimitri Simes, and Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Heritage Lecture #690)
Putin's Russia: How Should the U.S. Respond?
June 1, 2000
Summit Rhetoric Aside, Putin's New Cabinet Makes Russian Reforms Less Likely
By Dr. Ariel Cohen
(Executive Memorandum #675)
Summit Rhetoric Aside, Putin's Cabinet Makes Russian Reforms Less Likely
March 28, 2000
The Rise of Putin: What It Means for the Future of Russia
By Dr. Ariel Cohen
(Backgrounder #1353)
The Rise of Putin: What It Means for the Future of Russia
November 30, 1999
The War in Chechnya: What Is At Stake?
By Dr. Ariel Cohen
(Backgrounder #1339)
This second Russo-Chechen war has escalated to a point where the West must act to curtail the carnage.
September 22, 1999
Russian Money Laundering: Questions Congress Should Ask
By Dr. Ariel Cohen
(Backgrounder #1323)
U.S. and British law enforcement and national security agencies are undertaking a massive investigation of money laundering and diversion of international financial assistance.
July 26, 1999
New Prime Minister's Visit Is an Opportunity to Improve U.S.-Russia Relations
By Dr. Ariel Cohen
(Backgrounder #1314)
Primakov had opposed, frequently and openly, the United States on many issues.
June 18, 1999
What Russia Must Do to Recover from Its Economic Crisis
By Dr. Ariel Cohen
(Executive Summary #1296)
BG1296ES: What Russia Must Do to Recover from its Economic Crisis
June 18, 1999
What Russia Must Do to Recover from Its Economic Crisis
By Dr. Ariel Cohen
(Backgrounder #1296)
The economic reforms attempted under Yeltsin between 1992 and 1998 were poorly planned, ineptly executed, and plagued with corruption.
June 9, 1999
Triumphant Peace or Pyrrhic Victory?
By James H. Anderson, Ph.D.
(Executive Memorandum #605)
It is premature to hail the Kosovo peace agreement as an unabashed "triumph" for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
May 18, 1999
Reasons to Oppose New IMF Credits to Russia
By Dr. Ariel Cohen
(Executive Memorandum #597)
Amid deteriorating relations between the United States and Russia, the IMF Managing Director and Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister announced a preliminary agreement to lend ...
March 24, 1999
Primakov's Washington Visit: Not the Time for More IMF Credits
By Dr. Ariel Cohen
(Executive Memorandum #581)
On March 23, 1999, Russian Prime Minister Evgeny Primakov visits Washington, D.C., for a summit with Vice President Al Gore.
February 17, 1999
The Watershed in U.S.-Russia Relations: Beyond "Strategic" Partnership
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #1252)
Russia is both politically and economically unstable, and contributes more to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction than at any point since 1992.
February 17, 1999
The Watershed in U.S.-Russia Relations: Beyond "Strategic" Partnership
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Executive Summary #1252es)
bg1252es: The Watershed in U.S.-Russia Relations: Beyond "Strategic" Partnership
January 8, 1999
Who Lost Russia?
By Kim R. Holmes, Ph.D., Hon. Caspar W. Weinberger, Hon. R. James Woolsey, and Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Heritage Lecture #629)
There is plenty of blame to go around for Russia's troubles, and most of it, in my opinion, lies with Russia.
December 4, 1998
Accept No Russian Conditions to Start II Treaty
By Baker Spring
(Executive Memorandum #561)
Accept No Russian Conditions to Start II Treaty
November 6, 1998
Who's Who in Primakov's New Russian Government
By Evgueni Volk, Ph.D.
(Executive Summary #1232)
BG1232es: Who's Who in Primakov's New Russian Government
November 6, 1998
Who's Who is Primakov's New Russian Government
By Evgueni Volk, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #1232)
Who's Who in Primakov's New Russian Government
October 27, 1998
The Meaning of the Russian IMF Bailout
By Dr. Ariel Cohen, Marshall I. Goldman, John P. Hardt, and Roger W. Robinson, Jr.
(Heritage Lecture #626)
The Meaning of the Russian IMF Bailout
October 23, 1998
Russia's Meltdown: Anatomy of the IMF Failure
By Dr. Ariel Cohen
(Backgrounder #1228)
Russia's Meltdown: Anatomy of the IMF Failure
September 25, 1998
Ethnic Interests Threaten U.S. Interests in the Caucasus
By Dr. Ariel Cohen
(Executive Summary #1222)
BG1222es: Ethnic Interests Threaten U.S. Interests in the Caucasus
September 25, 1998
Ethnic Interests Threaten U.S. Interests in the Caucus
By Dr. Ariel Cohen
(Backgrounder #1222)
Ethnic Interests Threaten U.S. Interests in the Caucus
August 26, 1998
U.S.-Russian Relations at the Moscow Summit: Time to Face Reality
By Dr. Ariel Cohen
(Backgrounder #1217)
U.S.-Russian Relations at the Moscow Summit: Time to Face Reality
August 24, 1998
The IMF's $22.6 Billion Failure in Russia
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.,and Brett D. Schaefer
(Executive Memorandum #548)
The IMF's $22.6 Billion Failure in Russia
June 16, 1998
President Clinton's Contradictory Policy on the ABM Treaty
By Baker Spring
(Executive Memorandum #534)
President Clinton's Contradictory Policy on the ABM Treaty
June 10, 1998
Russia Needs Immediate Reform, Not More IMF Loans
By Dr. Ariel Cohen and Brett D. Schaefer
(Executive Memorandum #533)
Russia Needs Immediate Reform, Not More IMF Loans
April 6, 1998
Yeltsin's Gambit: Political Crisis in Moscow
By Dr. Ariel Cohen, Ph.D., and Evgueni Volk, Ph.D.
(Executive Memorandum #522)
Yeltsin's Gambit: Political Crisis in Moscow
April 6, 1998
