The new acting director of national intelligence has asked the intelligence official who briefed Congress on Russian election threat to remain in post.
Russia articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for democracy in Russia. Russia is not a functioning democracy. According to Freedom House, "limited political competition, assassination, and repression are used by dictator Vladimir Putin to maintain control". Also see our articles on Putin or on two of his public opponents Alexei Navalny and the punk band Pussy Riot.
Russian interference in 2016 election prompted better information sharing
Information sharing has not been routine for the NSA and the DHS. This has changed significantly since Russian interference in 2016.
Trump angry at Intelligence Boss over analysis saying Russia wants him re-elected
A senior U.S. intelligence official told lawmakers Russia is looking to help Donald Trump in 2020. This got trump angry with National Intelligence boss.
Ukraine: between Russian authoritarianism and western democracy
Ukraine has voted for change and is now led by people who are committed to making their country a modern democracy committed to liberty and the rule.
Analysis: Robustness of FBI election cyber security changes
New guidelines show how the agency will coordinate with state officials in the event of a cyberattack but analysts have questioned their robustness.
Putin Denies He Wants to Remain in Power Indefinitely
Russia’s Vladimir Putin is denying that he’s planning to retain his grip on power when he relinquishes his country’s presidency in 2024.
Russian Hackers and Trolls Grow Stealthier in 2020
The National Security Agency and its British counterpart issued an unusual warning in October: The Russians were back and growing stealthier.
Setback for autocrats use of sharp power to subvert the West
Latest World Politics Review details how Russia and China are sowing division and gaining influence in Czech politics using “sharp power”.
How Close Did Russia Really Come to Hacking the 2016 Election?
Public confidence in the 2016 election outcome rests largely on the belief that the Russian hackers were blocked before they could alter votes.
New Russian Weapon Can Travel 27 Times the Speed of Sound
A new intercontinental weapon that can fly 27 times the speed of sound became operational Friday, Russia’s defense minister reported to President Putin.