December 04, 2001 Nazi-Soviet Pact and Barbarossa Germany's efforts to occupy the Soviet Union during WWII and executions of thousands of Jews on Russian soil. History Politics Russia File
October 26, 2001 Political Trade Offs Russia deserves concessions from the US in return for its support regarding Afghanistan and other issues. Should Putin have secured this political payments up front? What, if anything, will he take home from the November summit? Int'l Relations Politics Russia File
October 18, 2001 Creation of the Comintern In 1919, after two failed Socialist Internationals, Lenin decided that there was a need for a new organization to bring solidarity among the working class; the Communist International was born. History Politics Russia File
September 03, 2001 Soviet Foreign Policy A series of articles which deal with Soviet foreign policy. In Part One, we make our way through a series of treaties, pacts and secret alliances during the years leading up to WWII and Germany's attack on Russia. History Int'l Relations Politics Russia File
July 01, 2001 Book Picks - Government Editor's picks of books about Russia's government. Literature Politics Russia File
February 18, 2001 ABM, NMD - Alphabet Soup of Defense Do you think the Cold War was over? Existing tensions between Russia and the U.S. regarding missile defense and NATO expansion are increasing. Is it possible for both to protect their interests against perceived threats without becoming a threat to each other?(originally published Feb. 2001) Politics Science Russia File
February 18, 2001 ABM, NMD - Alphabet Soup of Defense Part II looks at the concern many have for a 'new' cold war. Politics Science Russia File
February 18, 2001 ABM, NMD - Alphabet Soup of Defense Part III - some thoughts on Russia-US relations. Politics Russia File
January 20, 2001 Old Hymn, New Words The 'old' Soviet Hymn is now the official anthem of the Russian Federation, minus the original lyrics. New lyrics have been approved by Pres. Putin; read them and listen to the Anthem here. History Politics Russia File
February 22, 2000 Yeltsin's Surprise Resignation On New Year's Eve, 1999, while many braced for a possible Y2K disaster, Boris Yeltsin resigned as president of the Russian Federation leaving a little known prime minister in charge. History Politics Russia File
January 03, 2000 New Face at Russia's Helm This article was written in early January, 2000, about Russia's new acting president and a man not well know outside Russia. Politics Russia File
December 18, 1999 The Walls Came Tumbling Down! Anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the beginning of Russia's transformation to democracy. History Politics Russia File
