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Africa: The New Frontier of Russian Influence
Russia is trying to restore its superpower status in a world increasingly defined by competition between China and…
Russo-Turkish Relations: A Permanent Shift?
Ankara welcomes Russian trade, tourism and energy cooperation. It also has common immediate security concerns and…
Secular Policy, Ecclesiastical Practice: Church and…
While the Russian Orthodox Church claims its separation from political affairs, it remains a dominant policy…
Reactions to Ukraine’s New Language Law
Supporters of the bill have championed Poroshenko’s efforts to increase the prevalence of Ukrainian within the…
Poutine Au Venezuela: Vers Une Nouvelle Syrie?
Le Venezuela se trouve embarqué au coeur d’une crise politique sans précédent depuis le début de l’année. La…
The Pursuit of Justice in Chechnya: An Arduous Endeavour
Human rights in Russia is a domain that has seldom received international appraisal under Vladimir Putin’s rule.…
Fighting Censorship with the Revolutionary Power of…
This is why rap touches the hearts of many. It's poignant, lyrical and rhythmic punches, its strength in vocal…
L’Assèchement de la Mer d’Aral: Les…
L’assèchement de la mer d’Aral est une catastrophe naturelle passée sous le radar du public mondial, dont on entend…
Un nouveau round pour les tensions russo-ukrainiennes
Le 25 novembre 2018, le détroit de Kertch a été agité par des affrontements entre des navires militaires russes et…
Forgotten, Not Gone: Chechnya Revisited
As more recent responses to the latest Chechen anti-gay purge manifest in the news cycle, on the lips of outraged…
The Ukrainian-Russian Church Split: Christian Schism 2.0
"While the church split has been praised by Ukrainian government officials and nationalists alike, many have spoken…
Moscow’s Urbanist Authoritarianism
Moscow's recent urban mega-projects and municipal works have transformed it into a welcoming and bright metropolis.…