Tag Archives: Russia

The 21st Century Space Race is Not Between Billionaires

By: Daniel Mantzoor, October 28, 2021 A new generation of space exploration has arrived. The latest iteration of spacefaring, however, appears to bear little resemblance to its cold-war era counterpart; or so it may seem.  Dubbed the “billionaire space race,” Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos And Richard Branson have rapidly changed the landscape in space exploration. […]

From Russia With Love? Putin’s Realpolitik Threatens Trump’s “MAGA”

CONRAD C. WITTE – On February 14, 2017, the New York Times reported that the Russian military had secretly deployed a new model of cruise missile that violates a 1987 arms control treaty between the United States and Russia.[1] While this is not the first time that the U.S. government has alleged a Russian violation […]

U.S. and Russian Relations: What Happens Next?

STEPHANIE MACLAUGHLIN – The 2016 Presidential election has been riddled with controversy and deception, leaving many Americans at odds with who to vote for. The newly elected president will serve a pivotal role in combating the major issues affecting the United States such as the economy, terrorism, health care, and foreign policy. One of the […]

Tensions Over Airspace and Demands for Respect

ASHLEY MORALES – The relationship between Russia and Turkey has been severely strained ever since Turkish fighters shot down a Russian plane that entered Turkey.[1] Turkey has accused Russia of violating its airspace for the second time over the past few months.[2] Russia is accused of having violated the airspace despite warnings from Turkish air […]