April 10, 2000

This issue featured Anne Applebaum's analysis of Vladimir Putin's rise to power, exploring his background as a KGB agent and what his leadership meant for Russia's future. The magazine also covered the ongoing Elian González custody battle, with Tucker Carlson examining the political and moral dimensions of the case in Miami and its broader implications for U.S.-Cuba relations. The issue reflected The Weekly Standard's engagement with major Cold War legacies and contemporary geopolitical tensions at the start of Putin's presidency.