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Andre de Nesnera

Andre de Nesnera is senior analyst at the Voice of America, where he has reported on international affairs for more than three decades. Now serving in Washington D.C., he was previously senior European correspondent based in London, established VOA’s Geneva bureau in 1984 and in 1989 was the first VOA correspondent permanently accredited in the Soviet Union.

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April 16, 2015
Iran to Get Russian Air Defense System

S-300 would provide advanced system designed to shoot down high-flying aircraft, low-flying cruise missiles, along with mobility for defending nuclear plants
April 10, 2015
Can Iran Nuclear Deal Survive Many Hurdles Ahead?

With multiple layers of crucial details remaining, negotiators hope to reach a legally-binding, comprehensive accord by self-imposed deadline of June 30
April 02, 2015
Column: Military Attack on Iran a Bad Policy Decision

Some say there is a lot of fear-mongering around question of whether or not to bomb Iran
February 05, 2015
Expert: Sending Weapons to Ukraine Would Embolden Putin

Analyst says any peace deal must include proviso that Ukrainian government has to deal with separatist leaders
November 07, 2014
Berlin Wall Anniversary Sparks Look at History

On the night of the 12th to the 13th of August 1961 tons of wood, cinder blocks and barbed wire were funneled into East Berlin
November 07, 2014
Fall of the Berlin Wall Marked End of Cold War

Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev played a pivotal role in the events leading up to the wall's demise and beyond
November 07, 2014
Berlin Wall Fell Without a Shot Being Fired

In 25 years since wall fell, experts have looked at the reasons for the collapse of this symbol of a repressive regime
November 05, 2014
Few Changes Expected in US-Russia Relations After US Elections

With Republicans soon in control of Congress, analysts see stronger rhetoric, possible tightening of sanctions against Moscow over Ukraine
October 15, 2014
Experts Divided Over Whether Sanctions Against Russia Are Working

Analysts say sanctions hurt not only targeted country, but also those who impose punitive measures as well
October 08, 2014
Little Hope for Improved US-Russia Relations, Analysts Say

One National Defense University expert says relations between Washington, Moscow are at their lowest point in decades, with any improvement highly unlikely
September 25, 2014
Coalition Growing to Counter Islamic State Militants

Experts say group's barbaric actions may be doing as much as President Obama’s appeal to expand anti-IS coalition
September 22, 2014
Column: Can IS Ultimately Be Defeated?

Congress has authorized funds to train, equip moderate Syrian rebels fighting Sunni extremist group known as Islamic State, but many tough questions must be answered
September 11, 2014
Veteran US Diplomat: Moscow Unlikely to Annex Eastern Ukraine

Former Ambassador to Soviet Union Jack Matlock says seizure of region would not be to Russia's advantage - even though it's of critical importance to Putin
August 27, 2014
Afghanistan Looms Large on NATO Agenda

NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) combat mission in Afghanistan ends in a few months, so question is: what next?
August 25, 2014
NATO Plots Defense Against Russia

NATO’s collective defense doctrine is in the spotlight, given Russia’s recent actions against Ukraine
August 13, 2014
Is Former NSA Contractor Snowden a Traitor?

Russia recently granted former US intelligence worker, who is wanted on espionage charges, a three-year residency permit
August 07, 2014
Snowden’s Revelations Bring Changes to US Intelligence Gathering

Former intelligence contractor, now in Russia, is wanted in US on espionage charges after making public key intelligence documents dealing a secret surveillance programs
July 30, 2014
Does Russian Treaty Violation Pose Military Threat?

Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty is considered to be cornerstone of US-Russian nuclear disarmament structure
June 05, 2014
Ukraine's New President Faces Daunting Challenges

Poroshenko owns Ukraine’s biggest confectionary company, Roshen, as well as Channel Five - one of the most popular television stations in Ukraine
May 29, 2014
Alleged Chlorine Gas Attacks Focus Renewed Attention on Syria

If proven, the chlorine gas attacks would add another chapter into Syria’s long history of using chemical substances as weapons

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