Charles Recknagel

Charles Recknagel writes for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

What's on the Table at the Almaty Nuclear Talks?

What's on the Table at the Almaty Nuclear Talks?

Tehran demands the total lifting of sanctions in exchange for suspending 20-percent enrichment. How much further either side is willing to go will be the drama in Kazakhstan. More »

Why Are Countries So Hung Up On Hot Lines?

Why Are Countries So Hung Up On Hot Lines?

The systems represent the final chance for countries to resolve conflicts before they escalate to shooting. More »

How One American Pianist Bridged a Cold War Divide

How One American Pianist Bridged a Cold War Divide

Van Cliburn, who died this week in Texas, gave the U.S. and the Soviet Union something they could agree on. More »

What Happened to the Arab Spring?

What Happened to the Arab Spring?

In 2012, what once seemed like a wave of democratization took an altogether different turn in much of the Middle East More »

China's Power Transition: Massive Challenges for a Massive Economy

China's Power Transition: Massive Challenges for a Massive Economy

The People's Republic has come a long way on the current economic model. Where will it go from here? More »

With the Election Over, Will Obama Take a New Line on Iran?

With the Election Over, Will Obama Take a New Line on Iran?

After all, the nuclear crisis will only intensify during his second term. More »

The Global Risks of Iran's Sinking Economy

The Global Risks of Iran's Sinking Economy

The collapse of the rial and Western sanctions are having devastating and still uncertain consequences across the country -- and potentially around the world. More »

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