David Satter, Peter Pham, Bridget Johnson, Adam Kredo

DAVID SATTER, author of "It Was a Long Time Ago, and It Never Happened Anyway: Russia and the Communist Past," provides an in-depth analysis of the recent Crimean referendum, and postulates what Russia's actions in Ukraine could mean for neighboring states if this precedent is allowed to stand.

PETER PHAM, director of the Atlantic Council's Africa Center, examines the national security implications of Russia's inroads into Africa, and particularly its strengthening ties with Algeria and Sudan.

BRIDGET JOHNSON, Washington Editor for PJ Media, looks at the possibility that a state actor was involved in the disappearance of a missing Malaysian aircraft. She also covers Putin's efforts to help his allies in the Iranian and Syrian governments.

ADAM KREDO, of the Washington Free Beacon, talks about President Obama's recent meeting with Mahmoud Abbas, president of the Palestinian National Authority, and describes the Administration's desire to facilitate an Israeli-Palestinian deal, even at the expense of Israeli interests.