Interview – Andrei Tsygankov
Andrei Tsygankov reflects on Russia’s development as a global actor, and the ways it is perceived and potentially misunderstood in the international community.
The Ideas Behind Putin’s War in Ukraine
Ukraine’s integration into the West is unacceptable to the Kremlin on security grounds, it is also inadmissible for what Putin would consider ‘civilizational’ reasons.
Russia-West-Ukraine: Triangle of Competition 1991–2013
Russia’s desire to limit Ukraine’s independence and to retake control of Crimea did not emerge during the Putin era. Rather they were there from the very beginning.
Modelling Escalation of the Russia-Turkey Conflict
Russia will possibly seek an alteration in the behaviour of Turkey towards Syria in lieu of an apology. Turkey, could choose to await the effect of sanctions.
Are We in a Cold War or Not? 1989, 1991, and Great Power Dissatisfaction
The end of the Soviet Union served as a juncture from which Western structures spread. Russian dissatisfaction with global order led to assertion of its interests abroad.
Review – Russia and the New World Disorder
An informative and lucid scholarly contribution that expertly blends the domestic and international to offer a compelling account of how policy is made in Russia.
Problem or Solution? Russia’s Role in the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
Unresolved for so many years, the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict has proved intractable. Ana Daskalova examines the role played by Russia as an external party to the conflict.
“Pax Russica” in the Balkans: Serbia Between Myth and Reality
The article critically examines the misconceptions and prejudices of Russia’s political elite and ideological thinkers regarding Serbia
The Origins of Peace, Non-Violence, and Conflict in Ukraine
The rise of authoritarianism, West-supported popular protests, NATO/EU enlargement, and Russia’s foreign policy are the main causes of the Ukraine crisis.
Everyday Life after Annexation: The Autonomous Republic of Crimea
A new order is solidifying in Crimea that celebrates the reunion with Russia, even as the rights and the wellbeing of the indigenous people are eclipsed.
