Russian Military Aggression or ‘Civil War’ in Ukraine?
Putin’s inability to comprehend his mistakes and his longevity in power for another sixteen years make the chances for peace low.
New Book – Crisis in Russian Studies? Nationalism (Imperialism), Racism and War
The source of the Russian-Ukrainian war lies in Russian identity and its attitudes towards Ukraine and Ukrainians, making the chances for peace slim.
Western Histories of ‘Russia’ and Ukraine
Historiography, myths, and legends are important in the formation of national identities – creating and sustaining a national ‘We,’ while laying claim to earlier or first settlement in disputed territories.
The Dynamics of Sino-Russian Relations in Central Asia
Despite a collision of interests, Moscow and Beijing are constantly renegotiating their positions in the region to avoid potential conflicts. Amidst this, Central Asian states are not mere spectators.
Interview – Xymena Kurowska
Xymena Kurowska discusses her interdisciplinary research, Russia’s contestation of liberal norms, its cyber diplomacy, and interpretive approaches to EU foreign policy.
American Influence on Russian Information Warfare
American digital democracy promotion can be understood as yet another chapter in the rising prominence of information operations in global competition.
Opinion – Macron’s Pivot Towards Russia
In a world increasingly dictated by heightened power competition, Macron believes he can turn Putin into an important security partner for Europe.
Putin’s Power Grab Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
Lockdown has allowed authorities to scrap Presidential limits, yet the crisis has eroded support for the regime and damaged the foundations of Putin’s power.
Causes and Potential Solutions to the Ukraine and Russia Conflict
A major contributor to conflict has been the West’s desire to spread democracy and Russia’s desire to prevent it.
Visiting the Russian Far East: Yakutsk
This chapter describes the author’s travel, stories and experiences travelling to the Russian Far East in the 1990s following the collapse of the Soviet Union at the start of the decade.
