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Why Russia Needs Egypt

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Why Russia Needs Egypt  

Details: 23 December 2013; Daria Mattis

This November, Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov and defense minister Sergei Shoigu visited Egypt to meet their Egyptian counterparts. The holding of bilateral talks on military and technical cooperation intensified earlier speculations about the renewal of Russian military assistance to Egypt. Daria Mattis reviews the Russia–Egypt rapprochement.

Moscow Sees Washington Shutdown as Sign of U.S. Decline

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Moscow Sees Washington Shutdown as Sign of U.S. Decline

Details: 24 October 2013; Donald N. Jensen

The recent U.S. government shutdown was widely discussed in the Russian media. Donald N. Jensen, Resident Fellow at the Center for Transatlantic Relations at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, notes that the general tone of the comments was markedly less anti-American than usual.

Will the Syria Crisis Revive the U.S.-Russia “Reset”?

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Will the Syria Crisis Revive the U.S.-Russia “Reset”?

Details: 13 September 2013; Donald N. Jensen

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov have concluded their hastily assembled two-day talks in Geneva over Syria and announced their intention to meet again at the end of this month. Donald N. Jensen, Resident Fellow at the Center for Transatlantic Relations at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, ponders whether the Syrian crisis can revive the relations between Washington and Moscow.

US and Russia After the "Reset"

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US and Russia After the "Reset"

Details: 15 August 2013; Donald N. Jensen

The cancellation of the bilateral meeting between Barack Obama and Vladimir Putin that had been scheduled for next month is being seen as a long-awaited acknowledgment from the White House that its “reset” policy had failed. Donald N. Jensen, Resident Fellow at the Center for Transatlantic Relations at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, argues that a new rapprochement between Washington and Moscow is unlikely any time soon.

The Snowden Dilemma

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The Snowden Dilemma

Details: 19 July 2013; Tatiana Stanovaya

The story of Edward Snowden, a former contractor of the US National Security Agency who is stuck in Russia after leaking details of several top-secret US and British surveillance programs to the press, throws into relief the deadlock of Russian-American relations. A lover of truth has dropped from the sky onto the Kremlin’s head, and he’s interfering with the relationship between Moscow and Washington. Political analyst Tatyana Stanovaya explains Putin’s interests in Snowden’s case.

Putin Triumphant at the G-8

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Putin Triumphant at the G-8

Details: 28 June 2013; Donald N. Jensen

The meeting between Barack Obama and Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the G-8 summit in Northern Ireland left an impression that the White House is ready to cooperate on the Kremlin’s terms. Donald N. Jensen, Resident Fellow at the Center for Transatlantic Relations at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, finds “inexplicable” the US president’s unwillingness to publicly mention human rights in his conversation with Putin.

Three Women and Russia

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Three Women and Russia

Details: 21 June 2013; Donald N. Jensen

The promotion of Susan Rice, Samantha Power, and Victoria Nuland to key foreign policy positions in the US administration could signal a shift in White House policy on Russia. Donald N. Jensen, Resident Fellow at the Center for Transatlantic Relations at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, ponders whether the “reset” can continue after the personnel changes.

Missile Defense Problem: Is There a Chance to Overcome It?

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Missile Defense Problem: Is There a Chance to Overcome It?

Details: 03 June 2013; Tatiana Stanovaya

In April, White House National Security Advisor Tom Donilon brought a message from U.S. President Barack Obama to Vladimir Putin, the purpose of which was to help pave the way for a new mode of cooperation between Russia and the United States. In late May, Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev handed over Putin’s response to Obama. Political analyst Tatiana Stanovaya argues that progress in missile defense would mark a breakthrough in Russian-American relations.

Putin Shows Kerry Who’s Boss

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Putin Shows Kerry Who’s Boss

Details: 14 May 2013; Donald N. Jensen

The recent visit by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to Moscow signaled the Obama administration’s desire to improve its relations with the Kremlin. Donald N. Jensen, Resident Fellow at the Center for Transatlantic Relations at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, contends that democracy and human rights are unlikely to be high on Washington’s agenda.

White House, Kremlin Attempt to Patch Up Differences

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White House, Kremlin Attempt to Patch Up Differences

Details: 25 April 2013; Donald N. Jensen

The recent trip by Tom Donilon, President Obama’s national security advisor, to Moscow has signaled the White House’s readiness to improve relations with Vladimir Putin’s Kremlin. Donald N. Jensen, Resident Fellow at the Center for Transatlantic Relations at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, argues that the Russian leadership is likely to use this overture to push for more concessions from Washington.

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