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
Lawmaking of the countermotion state
The outbreak of war was accompanied by an escalation of criminal repression and new violations of the constitutional rights and freedoms of Russian citizens
The Decline & Demise of the Armenian-Russian Relationship
In recent months, the context of the Armenian-Russian relationship has been dramatically transformed. After a sustained period of decline, the strategic partnership between the two countries has now reached its lowest point
The evolution of presidential powers in the post-Soviet space: Russia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan
For nearly three years already, the Day of the Russian Constitution has ceased to be a day that brings joy
Russian Influence in Georgia: December 2022
The degree of Russian influence over Georgia depends largely upon the situation on Ukraine’s battlefield. As recent stages of the war have not gone well for Russia, its influence in the region has declined
Kremlin Influence Quarterly: Serbia Special Issue
Despite the fact that Serbia remains one of the most pro-Russian countries in Europe, and its political elites show no desire to change this status quo, Russia sustains efforts to consolidate its malign influence in Serbia
Russia-Turkey Relations in the Context of War in Ukraine
As the Russia-Ukraine war continues, Moscow has been deepening its ties with Ankara. Turkey, in its turn, has been sending contradictory signals: on the one hand, making statements in support of Kyiv, and on the other, taking practical steps to expand relations with Moscow. What should the United States expect of this convoluted relationship triangle?
A Case for Supporting Free Democratic Russia
The paper argues that Russia’s democratization is based on genuine bottom-up public demand for democracy
Russia’s Friends in Turkey
This report examines political and military factors supporting the ongoing rapprochement in the Russo-Turkish relations.
The Changing Demographics of The State Duma
This analysis builds on the 2016 study of the Russian State Duma composition which uncovered a significant increase in the number of members representing the public sector and former heads of municipalities
Saying “Nothing Will Ever Change in Russia” is not Only Unhelpful, It is Wrong
Putin’s attack on Ukraine and a noticeable increase in aggressive imperialist sentiments in Russian society have prompted another round of deliberations on the perpetual topic that “nothing will ever change in Russia." People argue that it is “useless” to expect Russia…