Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials On The U.S. Imposing Sanctions On Russia Over Election Hacking Allegations

David A. Andelman, USA Today: Obama's lame-duck spy caper: David Andelman

It is not 'time to move on,' but we should avoid escalation.

The tweet from the Russian Embassy in London put it concisely: “President Obama expels 35 Russian diplomats in Cold Ward déjà vu,” followed by an image of a “lame duck” waddling across the page. And truly the American actions by the unquestionably lame duck Obama administration — those announced on Thursday and those deep cover cyber operations that may never be disclosed — had the smell, taste and feel of a Cold War era spy caper. But this time with 21st century overtones.

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WNU Editor: I expected more commentaries and analysis on today's announcement from the White House on the expulsion of 35 Russian officials and additional sanctions. My guess is that many are still on a holiday break, and they will be publishing their commentaries tomorrow.

More Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials On The U.S. Imposing Sanctions On Russia Over Election Hacking Allegations

President Obama Punishes Russia, at Last -- New York Times editorial
How could Obama secretly hack Russia? -- Eric Geller, Politico
Russia sanctions Goldilocks enough?: Our view -- USA Today editorial
U.S. sanctions on Russia are merited, but let’s be careful -- San Diego Union Tribune editorial
Trump Ally: Obama’s New Russia Sanctions Are ‘Kind of Stupid’ -- Jackie Kucinich and Noah Shachtman, Daily Beast
U.S. intelligence agencies release analysis of Russian cyber espionage -- CBS
Report on ‘Russian hacking’ offers disclaimers, barely mentions Russia -- RT