The Russia-Iran File

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Belarus is Russia's key to the Baltic countries.

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Before we get to Zapad 2021, make sure to check out my column on how Russia is strategically infiltrating U.S. institutions, civil society, and market: Is Russia Un-Losing the Cold War?

Zapad military drill is over. The week-long exercise happens once every four years. Zapad means west in Russian. It is significant as it is a joint exercise with Belarus,…

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