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This blog will analyze developments in the relations between and the United States, European Union and Russian Federation as they relate to the ever-changing geo-political landscape of Europe and the World. I will look at these events not only as they appear in the American media, but will also draw from European and Russian coverage and sources.

The name? The middlegame in chess refers to the portion of the game that happens immediately after the opening. During this time, players will attempt to strengthen their positions while weakening their opponent’s, both by careful arrangement of the pieces for prepared attacks and defenses and by whittling away at their opponent’s numbers.