Russia

Review – To Run the World

Constantine Pleshakov • Jan 20 2025 • Features

While Radchenko’s examination of Russia’s struggle for recognition is compelling, the juggling of interpretive and narrative histories throughout the book lacks cohesion.

Interview – Precious Chatterje-Doody

E-International Relations • Jan 17 2025 • Features

Precious Chatterje-Doody explores the dynamic relationship between media, security, and disinformation, highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary perspectives.

Opinion – 2025’s Gas Crisis in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Martin Duffy • Jan 13 2025 • Articles

The severing of gas pipeline flows between Russia and Ukraine occurs as Ukraine faces increasing pressure to negotiate an end to hostilities.

What Motivated Putin to Invade Ukraine?

Bulent Gokay and Lily Hamourtziadou • Dec 29 2024 • Articles

Putin commenced this war anticipating a swift and uncomplicated victory, but he misjudged the Ukrainian people.

Opinion – Immediate Ceasefire in Ukraine Is a Double-Edged Sword

Jinghao Zhou • Dec 16 2024 • Articles

History shows that what cannot be achieved on the battlefield is unlikely to be obtained at the negotiating table.

Opinion – Reinhold Niebuhr and the Future of US Support for Ukraine

Craig R. Myers • Nov 12 2024 • Articles

Niebuhr would likely want America to continue arming Ukraine because he would see it not as another Vietnam, but as Manchuria again.

Why Both Ukraine and Russia Need Peace after a Third Summer of War

Maksym Beznosiuk and Martin A. Smith • Nov 10 2024 • Articles

A negotiated settlement would necessitate painful compromises on both sides, but it is the only viable option.

Opinion – North Korea’s Gambit in the Russia-Ukraine War

Manish Jung Pulami and Saume Saptaparna Nath • Nov 5 2024 • Articles

Russia offers Pyongyang geopolitical leverage, enabling North Korea to diversify its foreign partnerships and reduce its dependence on China.

Opinion – (Un)Sustainable World Order

Natalia Slobodian • Nov 4 2024 • Articles

The concept of the New World Order has experienced significant transformations. The process of reordering keeps occurring.

Russia’s Status as a Colonial Power

Kseniya Oksamytna • Nov 1 2024 • Articles

The invasion of Ukraine is, of course, not the first war of aggression waged by contemporary Russia, the Soviet Union, or the Russian Empire.

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