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Scholars and diplomats discussed the legacy of former Soviet ambassador to the United States Anatoly Dobrynin on the 100th anniversary of his birth. Mr. Dobrynin served in Washington from 19…

Panelists talked about the life and career of Librarian of Congress James Billington, who served from 1987-2015.

Experts on Eurasian politics, who have worked directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin, discussed the future of U.S.-Russia relations at an event hosted by The Aspen Institute.

On December 25, 1991, Mikhail Gorbachev resigned as president of the USSR. The following day, the Supreme Soviet recognized the collapse of the Soviet Union and disbanded itself. Fifteen yea…

Dr. Alexei Arbatov, one of Russia’s leading strategic thinkers and the Russian member of the International Commission on Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament, talked about his views on …

Mr. Arbatov spoke about the state of the Russian economy, Russian political leadership, U.S.-Russia economic cooperation, as well as disagreements over security challenges. He answered quest…

Nikolay Petrov talked about the foreign policy and domestic policy implications of the Russian presidential election to be held on March 2, 2008. Topics included what influence Vladimir Puti…

The guest talked about events that might affect future relations between Russia and the United States. Topics included President Vladimir Putin’s announcement that he will step down and the …

Ambassador at Large James Collins and Carter administration National Security Adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski spoke at the opening of the new Central Asia Institute at the Johns Hopkins Universi…

The participants in this Close Up Foundation panel talked about the new independent states and the relations these states have with other countries. Following their brief remarks, they answe…