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
Nord Stream 2—Entrenching Putin’s Economic and Political Corruption
Gazprom’s Corrupt Networks and the Steps the U.S. Congress Must Take
Putin is Buying Up Votes
Cash Promises and Endorsements in the Final Stretch of the Duma Campaign
General overview of the situation in 15 Moscow electoral districts ahead of the elections to the State Duma
Candidates, Smart Voting, and Forecasts District by District
Political Repressions in Russia in 2021
From the protests for Navalny’s release to criminal cases and convictions
Monitoring the Pre-Election Situation in Russia: Fourth issue
Party Ratings, Candidate Registration, and “Smart Voting” Update
The Kremlin’s Malign Influence Inside the US
A Long-Term Threat to Democratic Institutions in the U.S. and Allied Countries
Monitoring the pre-election situation in Russia: Third Issue
Party ratings, candidate registration and “Smart Voting” before the Duma elections
Monitoring the pre-election situation in Russia: Second issue
Approval for Putin’s party—United Russia—is estimated to be near its lowest levels in months
Amendments to the law on “undesirable organizations”. Highlights
Administrative Liability for Anyone Working with “Undesirable” Organizations
The best way to deal with Putin’s Ukraine article—ignore it
Putin is addressing discontented Ukrainians, not the Ukrainian elite