What Happened to Competition in Russia? John Chrobak Mar 31, 2017 "Competitive authoritarian regimes competitive, in that democratic institutions are not merely a façade:…
More Than Just A Game: Conflict Simulations with McGill’s Professor Brynen Emily Hunt Mar 26, 2017 Writers’ note: Direct quotes from Professor Brynen are indicated in italics. It is rare that the pleasurable world…
Miloš Zeman: Pushing Czech Foreign Policy East John Chrobak Nov 5, 2016 October 28th marked 98 years since the founding of Czechoslovakia. A national holiday in the Czech Republic, the…
Avoiding the Second Cold War John Chrobak Mar 18, 2016 On Monday, Russian president Vladimir Putin announced that Russia would begin withdrawing select parts of its…
The Hidden Battle the Democrats are Losing John Chrobak Feb 16, 2016 As the 2016 presidential election slowly approaches, more heads turn to pay attention to what is likely the most…
Personality Cults and Democracy: Is Putin’s Cult of Personality a Concern John Chrobak Nov 7, 2015 Last month Vladimir Putin celebrated his 68th birthday. The Russian leader celebrated the day by scoring goals in a…