Boris RyvkinIran after Sanctions: a Soviet ChoiceIs Iran going to make the same mistakes that caused the collapse of the Soviet Union?10 min read·Feb 9, 2016----
Boris RyvkinPutin and Erdogan — Syria’s Three Dimensional GamePutin is finding his plans for Syria spoiled by Turkey’s Erdogan11 min read·Nov 25, 2015----
Boris RyvkinGetting it Wrong on Putin in SyriaOne of the most remarkable developments over the past several weeks is how diametrically opposed the views of most American media…12 min read·Oct 12, 2015--2--2
Boris RyvkinA Polish Miracle for Iraq?With ISIS still sitting alarmingly close to Baghdad, Iraq could use its own “Miracle on the Vistula” moment.8 min read·Jun 16, 2015----
Boris RyvkinIraq Needs a Michael CollinsIraq is in desperate need of a leader who is above sectarian politics.8 min read·Jun 8, 2015----
Boris RyvkinAmerican-Israeli Relations Need Historical ContextAnd where is the great artist who will paint Ben Gurion’s face as he gave the order, and the face of Yitzchak Sadeh and the face of Galili…7 min read·May 29, 2015----
Boris RyvkinBetween Switzerland and Salazar: Rethinking American Foreign PolicyIf American foreign policy lacks anything, it is imagination. When 2016 presidential contenders speak about the rest of the world, their…7 min read·May 28, 2015----
Boris RyvkinThe Union of South Africa and Unity in the Middle EastThe misguided enforcement of false unity in the Middle East8 min read·Apr 23, 2015----
Boris RyvkinThe Lessons of Suez (1956) applied to Tehran (2015)Here’s how we can apply lessons from the past to relations with Iran.10 min read·Apr 13, 2015----