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Articles by Eli Lake

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Trump Isn’t Putin’s Puppet. He’s Just Unfit for Office

The Democrats go too far when they say all roads lead to Russia.
opinion Eli Lake

Putin’s Syrian Playbook Won’t Work in Venezuela

Russia has enabled a geopolitical crisis and is now offering to help solve it.
opinion Eli Lake

What Is Russian President Vladimir Putin Afraid Of?

Putin may project strength and daring, but he doesn’t trust his people enough to let them hear any of his critics.
opinion Eli Lake

Russia's Moves in Venezuela Aren't That Ominous

Venezuela's Fate Depends Less on Putin Than on Trump.
opinion Eli Lake

Don't Be Fooled: Russia Attacked U.S. Troops in Syria (Op-ed)

Mattis gave Putin "plausible deniability" for a military assault that went badly awry