Russia-US Relations: Brinkmanship and Hostilities Continue
The US and Russia are not in a new Cold War. But distrust is deep and the two nations find themselves at the opposite side of the table at almost every turn.
The Role of Political Parties in Putin’s Hybrid-Regime
Beyond providing the regime with a sheen of legitimacy through competing in elections, each of Russia’s main parties play a key role in sustaining the hybrid-regime.
On Putin, Politics, and Popular Culture: An Interview with Alexander J. Motyl
Alexander J. Motyl discusses his new book, Vovochka, as well as politics, popular culture, and the subject of this satirical romp, Vladimir Putin.
The West Needs a Strategic Pause before Working with Russia
There are a number of reasons why empowering Russia in the Middle East is a dangerous idea, and should create serious pause for Western states
VVP: Is Vladimir Putin the Super-Villain We’ve All Been Waiting For?
Like Osama bin Laden circa 2000, Vladimir Putin, while real enough, is more a figment of our popular-geopolitical imagination, and one which we cannot live without.
Monism vs. Pluralism
The conflict in Ukraine is a result of the turbulence in the system of European security, the internal crisis in Ukraine, and the crisis of Russian developmental model.
Democracy and Geopolitics: Understanding Ukraine’s Threat to Russia
For Russia to feel secure, Ukraine needs to be geopolitically neutralised. Otherwise to renew stability either Russia or the West will have to accept the loss of Ukraine.
Vladimir Putin: Making of the National Hero
The secret of Putin’s success is his ability to recreate a narrative of the Russian structure in the new form and embrace the search for self-rediscovery of the society.
Putin’s Nationalism Problem
The Ukraine crisis had contributed to the increase of support for Putin, but he will most likely fail to satisfy the aspirations of such a diverse group of supporters.
Recent Events in Russia May Encourage Separatism
As the West struggles to formulate the next steps in response to the Ukraine crisis, it should also think about the possible development of separatism within Russia.
