Strategic Rivalry: Prospects for Russian-American Relations in the New US Political Cycle
The US presidential elections regularly raise the question of how perceptions of the president-elect influence Russian-American relations. Each new political cycle of American politics...
‘Selective’ Bipolarity? From a Coalition of War to a Coalition of Sanctions
The US-China split is evolving into a long-term rivalry. It is unlikely to be affected by the US elections or the mitigation of certain...
COVID-19: Toward New Forms of Social Organisation
The rapid spread of the
COVID-19 virus has led to noticeable shifts in the social governance of the
communities affected by the epidemic. The virus may...
Short Letter vs. Long Telegram: US Ambassador Huntsman Departs Moscow
The resignation of US ambassador to Russia Jon
Huntsman is a good occasion to take stock of one of the most difficult periods
of Russia-US relations....
Tanker Incidents: Who Blinks First?
The recent tanker incidents in
the Gulf of Oman have heightened the potential for a dangerous conflict. Now
that the US has accused Iran of being...
Pressure on Huawei Will Spell Doom for American Business
The key event in a sanctions-filled May was the actions of the U.S.
authorities against the Chinese company Huawei. On May 15, the United States
Department...
Sanctions Policy: The ‘European Paradox’
Since the end of the Cold War, economic
sanctions have increasingly been used by big players as a tool of foreign
policy. The initiators of sanctions...
Firewood and Coal: U.S.–Russia Relations without Mueller
The completion of the Mueller investigation ended with the deafening defeat
of the opponents of the incumbent President of the United States. A supposed
grand conspiracy...
The Butina Case: The Americans Send a Signal
The arrest of Russian national Maria Butina in Washington is a significant blow for Russia–U.S. relations. It goes well beyond official diplomacy. The Americans...
Russia vs the West: A War Scenario and a New Logic of Confrontation
The aggravation of rivalry between Russia and the West in the past few months is raising the urgent question of a possible further escalation...