Politics
A close look at the inner workings of authoritarian power in Russia and beyond, and the forces that could one day transform it: how the Kremlin holds and wields power, why the democratic opposition endures, and what a genuine political renewal would take
Kill the Messenger: How Russian and Post-Soviet Oligarchs Undermine the First Amendment
How Putin's oligarchs are working to reshape American society by corrupting its values and institutions, and what can be done to curtail their brutish ways
What’s Behind the Coronavirus Aid to Serbia
International aid in response to natural and manmade emergencies is a well-established practice. It demonstrates good will and solidarity, and helps victims overcome hardships. However, it can also…
NGOs Responses to Coronavirus Pandemic Spell Lasting Changes for the Sector
Alexey Kozlov is a veteran of the non-profit sector with over 25 years of experience focused on civil society, human rights and democratic development projects. He has been…
Who Is Behind the Renewed Effort to Push Nord Stream 2 on Europe?
The PR Campaign: April 2020 has witnessed a conspicuous uptick of publications in Western and Russian media in support of the Nord Stream 2 project: Germans want closer…
Kremlin’s Efforts to Sow Uncertainty and Distrust in Germany Fall Short
A special report by the EEAS on Coronavirus Disinformation offers a thorough analysis of tactics, strategies and vectors of effort by Kremlin-controlled media on the issue of Coronavirus.…
Politics in the Regions: The Reasons for Decline and Paths to Rebirth
At the present time, the political life of Russia’s regions is all but destroyed. There are no organizational or financial resources for it and such a state of…
Conceptualizing Malign Influence of Putin’s Russia in Europe
This paper aims to remedy this shortcoming by providing a comprehensive theoretical framework for analyzing the malign influence of Putin’s Russia in Europe in the most efficient way
Examining Russia’s constitutional reforms: An interview with Prof. Ben Noble
On January 15, Vladimir Putin surprised domestic and international audiences by announcing plans for significant reforms to the Russian constitution
Structure of Putin’s Elite in 2020
In January 2020, Vladimir Putin closed the books on the political development of the Russian Federation not only for 2019 but also for the next 15 years.
Georgia at a Crossroads
2020 is promising to be the year of high importance and big decisions for Georgia. The country will have to decide whether it wants to move forward with…