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Almost half a century after the Cuban missile crisis, the Russiannavy is coming to the Americas. While the mood in Washington is far from panicked, neither is it mirthful. There is a sense ofdiscomfort and dissatisfaction with the voyage of the Russianflotilla and concern about where U.S.-Russian and hemisphericrelations are headed.
The nations of “New Europe” have been staunch allies of the United States in the aftermath of 9/11, and have sacrificed resources and soldiers’ lives in Iraq and Afghanistan. Again and again, the countries of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) have shown their steadfastness and commitment to the United States. Yet America has not always returned the favor. Crucial ally Poland, as well as several other CEE countries, are still awaiting acceptance to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program. The “Third Site” missile defense installations, eagerly anticipated by Poland and the Czech Republic, were traded away by the Obama Administration to win Russian support on resisting Iran’s nuclear advances. CEE citizens have taken note, and public support for the U.S. and its policies has begun to waver. Russia stands poised with an arsenal of propaganda, economic, and military might to re-establish influence over the CEE region. The U.S. must not take support from New Europe for granted. The region h
This issue brief explores the technological capabilities of Russian private military companies and how they are used across various types of missions in support of and in parallel with Russian policy.