Threats
Crimea Could Cost Russia’s Economy $147 Billion
Assessing the costs of annexation so far, via the International Monetary Fund. By Tim Fernholz
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Putin Isn't Invading Ukraine -- He's Sabotaging It
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s strategy seems to be not to actually invade Ukraine, instead he’s following the playbook he used to annex Crimea. By Steve LeVine
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Russia’s Plan to Partition Ukraine
The Kremlin's leaders have set their sights beyond Crimea. How should the West react? By David Frum
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How the West Can Help Ukraine -- and Stop Russia
A roadmap for responding to Moscow’s aggression. By David Frum
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Pentagon: No Evidence Russian Forces on Ukraine Border Are Conducting Exercises
Pentagon questions Russia's claim that its troop buildup on Ukraine’s border is to conduct military exercises. By Stephanie Gaskell
Ideas
Getting Past Crimea at the Nuclear Security Summit
Russia’s annexation of Crimea has cast a shadow over the biannual meeting, threatening to distract delegates from securing the world’s nuclear weapons. By Stewart M. Patrick and Claire Schachter
Policy
Fight Over Ukraine Aid Brews in Congress
Senators are expected to overcome a procedural hurdle, but disagreement over an IMF provision remains. By Jordain Carney
Ideas
Will the U.S. Become a Post-Ukraine Energy Superpower?
The Russian chill and Mideast instability are boosting bipartisan support for domestic energy production. By Michael Hirsh
Policy
Insiders Split Over Military Aid to Ukraine
Most experts say Obama should send aid, but 43 percent said that stokes Russian fury. "We've already lost this battle. Putin is not pulling back." By Sara Sorcher
Ideas
How Western Bureaucrats Stirred Putin’s Petulance into a Cold War Crisis
From the beginning, all sides have been guilty of faulty assumptions and strategic miscalculation regarding Ukraine – and Putin. By James Kitfield
Policy
Russians Tell Hagel 'No Intention' of Crossing Into Ukraine
Secretary Hagel and Sergei Shoygu, in phone call, say neither intends to march into eastern Ukraine, said Pentagon spokesman. By Ben Watson
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How Ukraine’s Military Stacks Up Against Russia’s
Hint: Not well at all. By Charles Recknagel
Policy
America Is Too Broke to Rescue Ukraine
In part because of two wars and a financial crisis that have drained America’s coffers. By Peter Beinart
Threats
Obama Sanctions 11 Pro-Russian Officials Over Crimea as Militaries Posture
President Obama authorizes sanctions on Russian and Ukrainian 'cronies' and officials in the Russian arms sector. By Ben Watson
Policy
Will the Ukraine Crisis Threaten the Iran Nuke Talks?
Diplomats from the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Russia, China, and Iran are expected to meet in Vienna this week. By Jordain Carney
Ideas
Here’s What the West Can Do to Stop Russia
Economic sanctions are essential but military measures are also necessary to preserve European peace and security. By Stephen Blank
Policy
House Wants to Delay IMF Reform for Ukraine
The House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman doesn't want International Monetary Fund reforms tied to Ukraine aid. By Stacy Kaper
Policy
Kerry Warns Crimea Not to Hold Vote on Sunday
Secretary of State John Kerry says the March 16 referendum has ‘no justification, no legality.’ By Ben Watson
Policy
Condi Rice's Ukrainian Battle Cry
Even without mentioning Iraq, the Bush era national security advisor is again war-mongering in the name of 'democracy and human rights.' By Ta-Nehisi Coates
Ideas
What Would Jimmy Carter Do?
With a Russian invasion, defiant autocrats, and spreading security threat, President Barack Obama could learn something from the former president. By Andrew F. Krepinevich
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