The following are selected academic articles and policy essays.
Articles and Essays
May 19, 2018
Putin Hazed Me: How I Was Stalked, Harassed and Surveilled by Kremlin Stooges
Politico
May 4, 2018
The Cold War is over, but there’s ‘Hot Peace’ between the U.S. and Russia
The Globe and Mail
April 1, 2018
Choosing Autocracy: Actors, Institutions, and Revolution in the Erosion of Russian Democracy
Comparative Politics
January 6, 2017
How Trump Can Play Nice With Russia, Without Selling Out America
ForeignPolicy.com
During the 2016 presidential campaign, Donald Trump was a whirlwind of vagaries and contradictions when it came to foreign policy, making it difficult to predict how his new administration will approach dozens of international issues. On Russia, however, he was clear and consistent. He praised President Vladimir Putin often, defended many of Putin’s policies, and declared with enthusiasm, “Wouldn’t it be nice if we actually got along with Russia?” Since his election, Trump has persisted in defending Putin, questioning in multiple tweets and comments the intelligence community’s assessment
December 8, 2016
Reading Reagan in Tehran: A Strategy of Realistic Engagement
The Washington Quarterly
By Michael McFaul & Abbas Milani