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Putin May Be Turkey's New Buddy after the Failed Coup

Putin May Be Turkey's New Buddy after the Failed Coup

As we continue to sort through the aftermath of the failed attempt at a military coup against the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, one unexpected (and potentially unwelcome, from a U.

Just How Dangerous is Russia's Military?

Just How Dangerous is Russia's Military?

When the Russian Finance Ministry recently admitted that at the current rate of withdrawals to cover the state budget deficit, the Reserve Fund, may be fully depleted by 2017 [ http://tass.

NATO CATCHES ON TO PUTIN'S GAME IN EUROPE

NATO CATCHES ON TO PUTIN'S GAME IN EUROPE

NATO inflicted a major setback on Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Warsaw Summit on July 8 and 9.

PROMISES MADE, PROMISES BROKEN? WHAT YELTSIN WAS TOLD ABOUT NATO IN 1993 AND WHY IT MATTERS

PROMISES MADE, PROMISES BROKEN? WHAT YELTSIN WAS TOLD ABOUT NATO IN 1993 AND WHY IT MATTERS

Surely the Kremlin watched with no small amount of bitterness last Friday as NATO’s heads of state and government gathered for dinner at Warsaw’s presidential palace, the same building in which the Warsaw Pact — which formed the basis for the Soviet-led Cold War military alliance — was signed in 1955.

The U.S. and Russia Have Unfinished Business

The U.S. and Russia Have Unfinished Business

After months of lobbying by Russia for serious talks on several issues, the Americans sent Secretary of State John Kerry to Moscow.

Obama’s Syria plan teams up American and Russian forces

Obama’s Syria plan teams up American and Russian forces

The Obama administration’s new proposal to Russia on Syria is more extensive than previously known.

Yes, Now You Can Purchase Your Very Own Russian T-72 Tank or Air Defense System

Yes, Now You Can Purchase Your Very Own Russian T-72 Tank or Air Defense System

Do you need a Soviet-designed surface-to-air missile defense system to deter your neighbors? If so, a small U.

America's Core Middle East Interests Are Already Secure

America's Core Middle East Interests Are Already Secure

RECENT PRESIDENTS of both parties have agreed that the United States has vital interests in the Middle East.

Will Nato’s warmer words prevent a new cold war?

Will Nato’s warmer words prevent a new cold war?

After years of tension, the west has struck a new conciliatory note – and Russia’s tone has changed The past month or so has been one of the most perilous periods in European security since the collapse of communism and the end of the original cold war.

RUSSIA VOWS TO ‘DO ANYTHING’ FOR BLACK SEA BALANCE DESPITE NATO PLANS

RUSSIA VOWS TO ‘DO ANYTHING’ FOR BLACK SEA BALANCE DESPITE NATO PLANS

Moscow will strengthen defense by air, sea and "any other means necessary".

Russia & UNESCO push for 'generation without racial, ethnic, religious prejudice

Russia & UNESCO push for 'generation without racial, ethnic, religious prejudice

In an effort to find a solution to Europe's migration crisis, Russia's Federal Center for Tolerance has teamed up with UNESCO, campaigning to bring up a “new generation” of children and teachers “free from racial, ethnic and religious stereotypes.

NATO to Deploy Battalions in Poland and Baltic States in 2017 - Stoltenberg

NATO to Deploy Battalions in Poland and Baltic States in 2017 - Stoltenberg

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said during the Warsaw summit that the alliance will enhance its rotational presence in Poland, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia with 4 battalions in 2017.

NATO Wants to Revive Cold War Era Military Spending Norm

NATO Wants to Revive Cold War Era Military Spending Norm

The Cold War was the period when military spending in many countries grew almost without control.

3 things on the agenda for Putin and Erdogan when they finally meet

3 things on the agenda for Putin and Erdogan when they finally meet

The presidents of Russia and Turkey intend to hold talks in the near future as they attempt to rebuild mutual trust that has been seriously damaged following a seven-month crisis in bilateral relations.

‘Price to pay for US’: Beijing ready to confront Washington if it intervenes in S.China Sea dispute

‘Price to pay for US’: Beijing ready to confront Washington if it intervenes in S.China Sea dispute

Beijing must prepare to make the US “pay a cost it can’t stand” if it intervenes in the South China Sea dispute by force, a state newspaper editorial has warned, days before a court at The Hague rules on the territorial row between China and the Philippines.

Is the South China Sea the Stage for the Next World War?

Is the South China Sea the Stage for the Next World War?

Recent skirmishes [ http://nationalinterest.

Iraq: Baghdad bombings kill dozens

Iraq: Baghdad bombings kill dozens

ISIL claims responsibility for car bombing in the Iraqi capital that has left at least 131 people dead and 200 wounded.

An Olive Branch from Putin?

An Olive Branch from Putin?

The good news about the public portion of Vladimir Putin’s June 30 meeting [ http://kremlin.

Czech president wants referendum on EU & NATO membership

Czech president wants referendum on EU & NATO membership

The president of the Czech Republic, Milos Zeman, has called for a referendum on his country’s membership in the EU and NATO.

How Russia's 'China Dreams' Turn Into Actual Projects

How Russia's 'China Dreams' Turn Into Actual Projects

For Russia, developing relations with China is a priority, President Vladimir Putin said during his latest visit to Beijing and the meeting with President Xi Jinping is a testament to this.