War
In-depth analysis of Russia's war against Ukraine—its origins, its conduct, and its consequences: how the aggression reshapes the lives caught up in it, how questions of justice and accountability take shape, and what the conflict means for security far beyond the front line
How Russian regions protested the war in Ukraine-and why it cannot change anything
Anti-war protests in Russia unfolded from the early hours of February 24, 2022. While millions did not take to the streets, tens of thousands of the Russian citizens actively resisted the aggression. They were unable to stop the militaristic madness or even…
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?
There’s no money, but you keep on fighting
Vladimir Milov on how Putin is running out of money for war effort
Decolonization in Real Time
Why the World Must Support Russians Fleeing Mobilization
Public opinion is turning on Putin’s war in Ukraine
Putin’s support hinged on his “operation” ending quickly and successfully
What is the Russian public opinion regarding Putin’s war against Ukraine?
Beyond the difficulties of polling under a totalitarian regime at war, the surveys’ methodology itself reveals key nuances
Destruction and Attrition in the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine
The first month of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine revealed the collapse of Moscow’s blitzkrieg strategy and the gradual shift toward a grinding war of attrition
Wartime Exodus and the Future of Russia
The first days of the war marked not only the start of a tragedy but also the point after which Russia lost thousands of its most active citizens
Stoking Anxiety: How the Russian Media Covers Tensions with Ukraine
And What Ordinary Russians Think About It
The Company You Keep: Yevgeny Prigozhin’s Influence Operations in Africa
Yevgeny Prigozhin, or "Putin's chef," as he's called in the press, is notorious for two things: dispatching Russian mercenaries into war zones and running a troll farm accused…