David R. Sands
Articles by David R. Sands
Hillary Clinton’s foreign policy views spark anger, unease abroad
Despite -- and in some cases because of -- her four-year record as secretary of state, Democrat Hillary Clinton is coming in for a share of criticism from allies and adversaries alike, even if the level of vitriol doesn't match some of the comments targeting her potential Republican rival for president. Published April 28, 2016
DAVID R. SANDS: New faces at the top: Caruana, Paikidze U.S. chess champs
There were some new names at the top and new faces making noise at the just-concluded U.S. Championship and U.S. Women's Championship, which both wrapped up Monday at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis. Published April 26, 2016
DAVID R. SANDS: In heavyweight chess battle, Fabiano Caruana scores early knockout
The luck of the draw proved a bit unlucky for U.S. chess fans this year, as the most anticipated pairing of the U.S. Championship -- top-rated GM Fabiano Caruana vs. defending champ GM Hikaru Nakamura -- came in Sunday's Round 4, with more than half of the event still to go. Published April 20, 2016
Vladimir Lenin: Positives top 50 percent for first time in Russian poll
Just in time for his 146th birthday this weekend, a majority of Russians in a new poll now say that Soviet dictator Vladimir Lenin played a largely positive role in the country's history. Published April 20, 2016
Russian fighter jets, reconnaissance helicopter buzzed U.S. Navy destroyer
Two Russian military jets engaged in an "aggressive" overflight maneuver of a U.S. Navy vessel sailing in international waters off the Russian coast. Published April 13, 2016
DAVID R. SANDS: Define juggernaut: Webster rolls to 4th straight chess title
They've won four national championships in a row, their bench could probably beat most rival schools, they have a controversial coach, and there are some real questions about whether they are good for the sport. Published April 12, 2016
IMF sees slower growth, rising risks to global economy
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday cut its global growth projections for 2016 and 2017, warning that the world economy faces rising risks despite a plunge in oil prices that has boosted both developed and developing nations. Published April 12, 2016
David Cameron dubbed ‘Dodgy Dave’ by Labour Party amid Panama Papers scandal
British Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday became the latest world leader struggling to put his links to the Panama Papers scandal behind him, but not before a member of the opposition Labor Party earned a one-day timeout from parliament by memorably labeling the prime minister as "Dodgy Dave." Published April 11, 2016
Property-hating Russian Communists seek to copyright red star symbol
They're supposed to be opposed to private property as a matter of principle, but Russia's Communists are getting tired of capitalists ripping off their signature red star without proper payment. Published April 7, 2016
Elbe River Memorial celebrates U.S.-Russia cooperation amid rising tensions
At a low point in post-Cold War U.S.-Russian relations, a monument is going up this month in the heart of Moscow to celebrate one of the high points of cooperation between the U.S. and the bad old Soviet Union. Published April 5, 2016
DAVID R. SANDS: A running chess rivalry between rising powers
In the 16th century it was Spain vs. Italy. By the mid-19th century it was France vs. England. In the middle of the 20th it was the Soviets vs. the rest of the world. Published April 5, 2016
Putin poised to rake in the rubles with arms deals after testing new weapons in Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin's military campaign in support of Syrian ally Bashar Assad has not only earned Moscow new clout and prestige in the region. Published March 29, 2016
DAVID R. SANDS: Sergey Karjakin blitzes Fabiano Caruana to earn shot against Magnus Carlsen
President-elect Donald Trump may find that one of his first post-victory chores will be delivering the world chess championship -- back to the Russians. Published March 29, 2016
Russian Karjakin wins right to challenge for world chess championship
Defeating American Fabiano Caruana with the help of a brilliant rook sacrifice, Russian Grandmaster Sergey Karjakin has won the FIDE chess candidates tournament in Moscow and will face reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen in a title match this November in New York City. Published March 28, 2016
DAVID R. SANDS: In a month made for madness, chess as a force for sanity
March is the month of madness -- a good thing if you're a college basketball fan but a more sensitive topic if your game is chess. Published March 22, 2016
DAVID R. SANDS: Hou’s on first (again) — Chinese star reclaims women’s world chess title
Leaving little doubt that she is the dominant female player of our time, Chinese GM Hou Yifan easily reclaimed her women's world crown with a Game 9 victory over Ukrainian GM Mariya Muzychuk in Lvov, Ukraine on Monday. Published March 15, 2016
Putin orders surprise start of Russian military withdrawal from Syria
Claiming that his military escalation has achieved its goals, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday he had begun the withdrawal of Russian forces from the country even as the Syrian civil war continues to rage. Published March 14, 2016
DAVID R. SANDS: A chess challenger and a champion to be picked in busy March
March will be a productive month on the world chess calendar, with a champion and a challenger to be crowned in the next few weeks. Published March 8, 2016
Russian firm vows to fight to keep U.S. rocket monopoly
Even as the U.S. military pushes to end the country's reliance of Russian-built rocket engines to get its satellites into space, the Moscow-based manufacturer says it is still hopeful to hold onto its American clients. Published March 3, 2016
China wearies of oddball architecture
Chinese officials are done with being the world's Petri dish for growing avant-garde, weird-looking buildings. Published March 3, 2016
