Playing nice with Russia has failed
Asia Times August 26, 2008 Russia’s invasion of Georgia should compel the United States and Europe to alter their policies of economic engagement to promote democracy. more
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More diplomacy on Russia, please
Kansas City Star August 25, 2008 If they’ve thought about it at all, Americans have had a ho-hum attitude about Russia’s recent hints of possible military attacks on Poland. And perhaps it is just a bluff. more
Once Its Rationale, Collective Defense Poses New Challenges to a Larger NATO
New York Times August 20, 2008 NATO foreign ministers strengthened their ties to Georgia on Tuesday and called for Russia to observe a cease-fire and withdraw its troops immediately, vowing that until it does the alliance “won’t continue with business as usual” in its relations with Moscow. more
U.S. experts work on housing for displaced Georgians
USA Today August 20, 2008 U.S. military experts trying to help arrange more permanent housing for displaced Georgians talked with the homeless on Wednesday and inspected the buildings where they are sheltering. more
Rice signs deal to put U.S. missile base in Poland
USA Today August 20, 2008 Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and her Polish counterpart signed a deal Wednesday to build a U.S. missile defense base in Poland, an agreement that prompted an infuriated Russia to warn of a possible attack against the former Soviet satellite. more