Jeffrey Tayler
Recent articles by Jeffrey Tayler
How Moldova Escaped the Crisis
Europe’s poorest country is a paragon of financial stability.
"Friending" Medvedev
Russia's president has launched a blog—comments included. Now citizens of this notoriously repressive country are offering him everything from policy advice to Alice Cooper concert tickets.
Russia and Ukraine: Cold Snap
Much more than just a disagreement over prices is pushing Moscow to take a hard line in its gas dispute with Kiev.
Exile
After 17 years in the NHL, Czech hockey star Jaromir Jagr hits the ice—and the jackpot—in Siberia.
Medvedev Spoils the Party
It will take more than Obama's electoral triumph to improve the United States' strained relations with Russia.
Sunstroked
Why France’s religious strife melts away in Marseille.
The Next Flashpoint: Ukraine
Facing a resurgent Moscow, Ukraine is clamoring for NATO membership. The alliance should say no.
Russia: Back to the Future
Washington should establish a new framework, based partly on an old paradigm, for its relations with Moscow.
At Putin's Mercy
"The pitiable David-and-Goliath asymmetry of Georgia's dustup with Russia has obscured both the United States' culpability in bringing about the conflict, and the nature of the separatism that caused it in the first place"
The Master and Medvedev
Why Vladimir Putin’s successful effort to handpick his replacement may backfire.
South of the Clouds
Laid-back and beautiful, Kunming is China’s “City of Eternal Spring.” [Web only: Slideshow: "Temples and Songbirds."]
The Travel Advisory
Where to stay, where to eat, and what to do in Kunming.
Escape to Old Russia
The Golden Ring, northeast of Moscow, offers a respite from the capital and an immersion in the past.
Worse Than Iraq?
Nigeria's president and onetime hope for a stable future is leading his country toward implosion—and possible U.S. military intervention.
Going Coastal
Away from the heat and bustle of Morocco’s historic cities lie some of the friendliest and most tranquil places in North Africa.
Challenge Match
How the former world chess champion Garry Kasparov hopes to unseat President Vladimir Putin.
Russia's Holy Warriors
Fervently Orthodox, anti-Islamic, and proudly militaristic, the Cossacks are on the rise in Vladimir Putin's new Russia.
The Faisal Factor
A talk-show host on al-Jazeera targets those he believes are the worst enemies the Arabs have: themselves.
Islam Versus the Pleasure Principle
Russian muftis have condemned the war in Afghanistan, but Tatar Muslims have other things on their minds. Like Mork & Mindy.
The Next Threat to NATO
The Baltics are knocking at NATO's door. Don't let them in.
Putin's Policy of Realpolitik
In pledging support to the West's fight against terrorism, the Russian leader is advancing the national interest of his country—and hedging his bets.
The Caviar Thugs
Poverty, corruption, and crime are threatening to destroy a Russian institution.
Russia Is Finished
The unstoppable descent of a once great power into social catastrophe and strategic irrelevance.
"Street of Russian Goods Welcome!"
In a remote and still-sensitive border region Russians and Chinese are enjoying economic rapprochement.
Esteemed Passengers!
Searching for equanimity in the skies above Siberia.
Transylvania Today
This part of the world isn't just for Dracula buffs.