A sober view of the Putin-Trump “Bromance”
Russia / World International political commentary is full of exaggerated reactions to President Trump and President Putin’s recent meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Hamburg. Often “victory” is attributed to Putin. Assessments vary between claims that Putin and Trump are back on their “bromance” or that both achieved what they...
A Conversation on Putin’s Terms
President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump finally had a chance to meet in person. No grand bargain transpired but no one was disappointed because the expectations were set low enough. The meeting was behind closed doors but, according to later press briefings, the presidents discussed Syria, Ukraine, North Korea, and Russia’s...
Washington May Ban Russia-Based Kaspersky Labs
Report comes on heels of Bloomberg claims the cybersecurity firm has worked closely with Russia’s main spy agency. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Celebrations and Shrugs as EU Visa Wall Falls for Ukrainians
Some hail cheaper, easier travel and a symbolic turn to Europe, but for others it’s a complication. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Strategic Situation in the Region and Pakistan
IPRI organized a Guest Lecture on “Strategic Situation in the Region and Pakistan” on June 20, 2017 in IPRI meeting hall. Ambassador (R) Muhammad Khalid Khattak delivered the lecture. Salient points of the discussion are as follows: The features which characterize the strategic environment and its impact on the region are many. However, there are...
Good News and Bad for Georgian-Russian Relations
Officials from each side meet amid allegations that South Ossetia is quietly expanding into Georgian territory. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
EU-Ukraine: Backtracking on Human Rights
Expand European Council President Donald Tusk gives a joint news conference with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko in Brussels, Belgium, June 22, 2017. © 2017 Reuters (Brussels) – European Union leaders should press Ukraine at their July 12-13, 2017 summit meeting to fulfill its human rights obligations, Human Rights Watch said today. The...
Czechs Preparing for Cyberattacks Before Elections
Czech government is beefing up cyber security to counter possible Russian intervention in upcoming elections. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Speculations Surround Bolshoi Postponement of Nureyev Ballet
Last minute rescheduling of premiere could be connected to its controversial hero, a gay Russian dancer who defected to the West during the Cold War. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
