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
The Transition Project: Scenarios for Democratic Transition
Under what circumstances could the collapse of Putin’s regime occur, what will replace it?
Putin’s cabinet reshuffle hints to his panic over strategic limbo
Vladimir Putin has yet again raised eyebrows by seriously reshuffling the government military and security leadership
The Transition Project: Power Coalitions. Approaches and Likely Composition of Participants in Russia’s Post-Putin Transition
We may not have direct insight into the thoughts and intentions of Russian elites. However, we can speculate on the areas they need to consider for embracing change
Vladimir Putin’s interview to Tucker Carlson. Not as harmless as it may seem at first glance
Debunking Putin’s lies about his war against Ukraine is essential to win the hearts and minds of the voters in the U.S. and beyond
Nadezhdin and the Hope
The most crucial message of his campaign to both the country and the world: there are numerous individuals in Russia who oppose this war, who oppose Putin
Why Russia’s Presidential elections don’t matter, and why they still do
Do these elections still matter? What’s the best plan of action for the Russian prodemocracy forces for these elections?
Source of Optimism for 2024: Putin’s Vulnerabilities are Plenty and Growing
Putin has a lot of weaknesses, and they are getting more and more numerous
The Normal Russia Of The Future: Yes, We Can
Here are the primary concepts, as Mr. Krasheninnikov and Mr. Milov see them, for crafting a future free Russia.
Russia’s 2023 Electoral Dynamics. War and Presidential Anticipation
“Many will be surprised to hear it, but there are still elections ,”—Alexey Navalny
A Bad Summer for Putin
Russian dictator threatened by multiple crises, with more to come