Eyes on China: Beijing’s Response to the Ukraine Conflict Could Have… Lila Mooney Apr 19, 2022 Throughout history, Beijing has consistently aligned itself with Russia, especially in its efforts to…
Alexei Navalny: Vladimir Putin’s Biggest Fear Elizabeth Franceschini Mar 16, 2021 The idea of “Putin for life” is not an exaggeration when describing Russia’s contemporary political situation. The…
Secular Policy, Ecclesiastical Practice: Church and State in Putin’s Russia Jordan Royt Nov 20, 2019 While the Russian Orthodox Church claims its separation from political affairs, it remains a dominant policy…
Moscow’s Urbanist Authoritarianism Nikita Buchko Feb 4, 2019 Moscow's recent urban mega-projects and municipal works have transformed it into a welcoming and bright metropolis.…
What Happened to Competition in Russia? John Chrobak Mar 31, 2017 "Competitive authoritarian regimes competitive, in that democratic institutions are not merely a façade:…
Hello Darkness My Old Friend – Renewed Tensions in the Western Balkans Alexander Sirois Feb 14, 2017 Violence has engulfed the Donbas as conflict between Ukraine and Russian-backed separatists gains a new lease on…
The Moscow Theatre Crisis: a 2016 perspective Meghan van Aardt Feb 1, 2016 The committee addressing the Moscow Theatre Shooting Crisis held an enticing and fast-paced debate regarding…
Erdogan’s Balancing Act Kathryn Schmidt Jan 13, 2016 As the new year unfolds, Turkey—under the leadership of Recep Tayyip Erdogan—will continue to hold an increasingly…
Ukraine: A Tale of Two Hemispheres? Aleksandra Conevska Oct 8, 2015 The Ukrainian crisis that publicly unfolded a year-and-a-half ago is commonly conceived as Russian President…
Resistance Is Futile: Prominent Putin Critic Gunned Down in Moscow Conor Swimm Mar 10, 2015 In the past year, from its annexation of Crimea to its contentious role as host of the 2014 Winter Olympics in…