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
How Georgia Turned Towards the Kremlin
And Cracked Down on Pro-Western Dissent
What Russia of the Future Should Learn from Asian Democracies
Lessons from Japan and South Korea for Russia’s Post-Authoritarian Renewal
A Vision of the Future Against Fatigue and Resentment
To overcome the hardships of war and emigration, Russians in exile need to adopt a global mindset
Why the 28-Point “Plan” on Ukraine Can’t be Considered Serious
A One-Sided Proposal That Ignores the Realities on the Battlefield
Crises multiplying behind Putin-China photo-op facade
When the rhetoric of an “unlimited alliance” faces economic reality
Russia’s Liberal Party of the Future
Prospects and weaknesses
How infrastructure control works
A few examples from recent Russian history
Political exiles are key to civil society in Russia
What challenges will it face in the coming years?
The year of stalemate
The evolution of Russian political system in 2024
Democratic conservatism in Russia’s multiparty system of the future
Challenges and Opportunities