Interview – Oleksiy Bondarenko
Oleksiy Bondarenko discusses authoritarianism in Russia and political shifts in Central Asia, including the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Interview – Anton Shirikov
Anton Shirikov talks about disinformation in Russia, Ukraine and Eastern Europe, affirmation propaganda, defensive ownership and shifts in Russia’s media.
Opinion – Decolonization Is Decisive in the Confrontation with Russia
Rather than succumb to hubris, the West needs to better articulate its own anti-colonial agenda in both rhetoric and actions.
Opinion – Is Russia a ‘Terrorist State’?
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania’s denunciations of Russia as a “terrorist state” is not categorically helpful.
Opinion – Zelenskyy’s Visit to Washington
President Zelenskyy visited Washington with the confidence of a wartime leader who knows where his country is headed and what tools are required in order to get there.
Opinion – The Rationale of Russia’s ‘Special Military Operation’ in Ukraine
Russia seeks to depopulate and destroy the entity that since 1991 has existed as the independent Ukrainian state. Only deeply flawed narratives can describe this situation otherwise.
The Russo-Ukrainian War’s Impact: Africa and a ‘Neo-Cold War’
The impact of the war on Russia-Africa relations will depend on how the eventual end of the war affects the distribution of power in the global system.
Opinion – A Psychological Perspective on Putin’s War with Ukraine
In Putin’s case, his identity, personality, and desire to leave a legacy, coupled with other factors, make him more susceptible to using nuclear weapons.
Opinion – The Midterm Elections and US Support for Ukraine
The greatest challenge for the Republicans is ensuring that their leadership lives up to Zelenskyy’s perception of them as the inheritors of a Reagan-esque tradition.
Opinion – Responsible Business Conduct in Times of War
EU Member States should ensure that mandatory due diligence legislation is effective in those areas of the world where the risks of human rights violations are most severe.
