Vladimir Putin

Russians as Terrorist Victims

David R. Marples • Jun 14 2017 • Articles

If we are ever to co-exist in peace and with mutual understanding with Russia, we could begin by signalling that Russian victims of terrorism are no less important than others.

The ‘Imminent Collapse of Russia’

David R. Marples • Jun 9 2017 • Articles

Whatever the illusions of the population and the role of propaganda, the fact remains that presidents anywhere with ratings of 80-90% rarely are removed from power.

Ukraine in Conflict

David R. Marples • May 30 2017 • Articles

Ukraine is casting off its Soviet heritage and creating something new in a struggle for independence. This marks an end of sorts to the phenomenon known as Euromaidan.

Open Access Book – Ukraine in Conflict: An Analytical Chronicle

David R. Marples • May 1 2017 • Features

Through a series of articles written between 2013 and 2017, this book examines Ukraine during its period of conflict following the Euromaidan protests.

Geopolitical Fault-Line Cities

Michael Gentile • Apr 9 2017 • Articles

Conflicting identities come together in Ukraine’s fault-line cities, diverting the population’s attention from issues concerning the more mundane aspects of urban life.

The Appeal of ‘America First’ in Donald Trump’s America

John A. Thompson • Jan 15 2017 • Articles

Both the diminution of America’s supremacy and the war-weariness of the American public raise questions about the solidity of the nation’s extensive security commitments.

Ukraine’s Media after 25 Years of Independence

Marta Dyczok • Aug 24 2016 • Articles

Ukraine’s media system has drastically changed in recent years, but like the rest of the country it is still a work in progress with many hurdles to overcome.

A Renewed Anglo-american Alliance? Putin’s Potential ‘Bregret’

Robert A. Saunders • Jul 2 2016 • Articles

Following Brexit, as Britain moves away from Europe (in spirit if not body), it will only become more ensconced in its Anglophone cocoon of geopolitical partners.

New Century, Old Rivalries: Russian Military Modernisation and NATO

Markus Heinrich • Jun 25 2016 • Articles

With both NATO and Russia endeavouring to increase and improve their military capabilities against the other, a new arms race is on the cards.

Ukraine and Russia: People, Politics, Propaganda and Perspectives

Agnieszka Pikulicka-Wilczewska • Jun 4 2016 • Articles

When Ukraine decided to postpone an EU Association Agreement in 2013, few would have predicted that it would lead to a prolonged conflict in Europe’s borderland.

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