Letter From the Editors
A Week of Bewilderment, Befuddlement, Bemusement.

FEATURED NEWS STORIES

Government Minister Arrested on Corruption Charges

Does Trump’s Victory Herald New Political Era?

THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

The Presidency

Five Conundrums of the Russian Presidential Election
2018 Presidential Election to Determine Future of Russia, Makeup of Political Elite

State and Law

A Peculiar Thaw
Moscow Supreme Court Scraps Navalny’s Conviction, Sends Case to Retrial

Why Russia Quit the International Criminal Court
President Putin Withdraws Russia’s Participation in International Criminal Court

The Economy

Budget Pumps the Breaks
Economic Experts Say Draft Federal Budget Will Slow Economic Growth

OTHER POST-SOVIET STATES

Moldova

Igor Dodon: ‘My First Visit Will Be to Russia.’
Igor Dodon Wins Presidential Election on Promises to Pursue Closer Ties With Russia

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Iran

Will Trump Tear Up the Nuclear Deal With Iran?
Will Donald Trump Tear Up Nuclear Deal With Iran?

Syria

No Peace in Sight
Syria Civil War Entering Stagnation Phase