Vladimir Putin's re-centralization raised the center of political gravity to the very top at precisely the time when the Russian state will need every available ounce of stability and maneuverability.

This article is about the evidence found proving the involvement of a group of former Soviet generals in preparing the Iraqi army for war against the United States.

There was a great deal in 1990s Russia besides "chaos."

What lessons can we learn from the Soviet collapse and apply to the current situation in Russia?