James Kirchick
Monday, May 11, 2015 - 07:42
Former Congressman Robert Wexler says the election in Kazakhstan was open and fair. The author of the article discusses the autocratic regime in Kazakhstan and questions congressman's statement.
Thursday, September 18, 2014 - 05:37
Speaking in Tallinn, Estonia, President Barack Obama earlier this month affirmed America's commitment to defend NATO allies in Eastern Europe. The reassurance was welcomed, particularly by the Baltic republics, which have been feeling the heat from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Yet Mr. Obama's speech telegraphed an unintended message to Moscow: Keep Crimea and continue violating Ukraine's sovereignty—just don't cross the line west into NATO territory.