Russian reformers were treated as an acceptable loss in a strategic gamble documented in a 1997 draft letter that prioritized alliance growth over the stability of Moscow's democratic wing.
By Roy Castellano ·
The White House consciously ignored the manipulation of the 2000 Russian transition to secure a partner who offered a token human rights gesture in Chechnya—a deal kept secret for decades.
By Constance Bell ·
Covert paramilitary operations and support for juntas are driven by a private pipeline of authority that shields the president's actual instructions from public debate.
By Desmond Okafor ·