A new round of sanctions will merely drive the people into the arms of the mullahs.
Washington Post Column
May 29, 2018
Why Trump’s plans for regime change in Iran will have the opposite effect
Washington Post
May 11, 2018
Putin needed an American enemy. He picked me.
Washington Post
A widespread state disinformation campaign said I wanted to overthrow Russia's government
May 1, 2018
Ukraine’s democracy is approaching ‘make or break’ — and the West is missing in action
Washington Post
Putin is at war with democracy there.
March 12, 2018
The North Korea talks haven’t even started yet, and Trump is already in trouble
Washington Post
Trump urgently needs to up his game if he wants to avoid a disaster.
February 27, 2018
Remembering a Russian champion of freedom
Washington Post
Today, Washington renames a square in honor of Boris Nemtsov.
January 19, 2018
Why ignoring Trump’s words is a luxury that diplomats can’t afford
Washington Post
When it comes to foreign policy, rhetoric — however empty — still matters.
December 7, 2017
Putin is to blame for the tragedy of Russia’s Olympics ban
Washington Post
Russian athletes, and fans around the world of the Winter Games, deserve better.
November 17, 2017
China has arrived. That doesn’t mean it should dismiss the United States.
Washington Post
Why Xi Jinping shouldn't underestimate the United States.
November 5, 2017
For the good of America, Trump needs to learn the art of diplomacy
Washington Post
Hopefully, Trump can learn a thing or two about how diplomacy works during his trip to Asia.