Russian Identity and War Support
Image credit/license Since Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, many observers have debated how to explain the seemingly widespread support for the war among Russians, which has remained…
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Shifting Political Thresholds among the Russian Public
Image credit/license Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, observers of Russian politics have anticipated a tipping point in Russian mass political behavior. To maintain its military…
Anti-Kremlin Militant Activities in and Around the Russian Federation: What to Expect after the Crocus City Hall Terrorist Attack
Image credit/license Since the Crocus City Hall terrorist attack in March 2024, discussions about the growth of the Islamic State – Khorasan Province (ISKP) and its militant actions against Russia…
The War in Ukraine and Changing Perceptions of Russia in Azerbaijan
Image credit/license Azerbaijan-Russia diplomatic relations have gone through many ups and downs in the 32 years since the two countries became independent. In the early years, Baku was rather cold…
Local Responses to Russian Migration in Georgia and Kazakhstan
Image credit/license Since both countries border Russia and have visa-free entry for Russian citizens, Georgia and Kazakhstan have received many of the Russians fleeing the impact of the full-scale invasion…
From Crisis to Catalyst: The Impact of Russia’s War on Moldova’s Domestic and Foreign Policies
Image credit/license The Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, marked a pivotal moment in European geopolitics, drawing widespread condemnation and reshaping the security, economic, and political landscape of…
Are the Sanctions Working
Image credit/license With Western countries unwilling to commit their own troops, the war in Ukraine has become one of attrition. To that end, leading policymakers as well as many in…
After the Collapse: How to Prevent a Return to Another Variant of “Putinism”
Image credit/license Currently, nothing suggests that the Putin regime is at imminent risk of collapse. Nonetheless, it is crucial to analyze the potential political paths for Russia after Putin, as…
The Roots of Spontaneous Protest in Bashkortostan
Image credit The Bashkortostan protests in January 2024 were among the largest public actions since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. While protest escalation is notoriously hard to…
Russia’s Intended Naval Base in Ochamchire: Implications for Georgian and Black Sea Security
Image license/credit Russia’s unprovoked aggression against Ukraine and occupation of its sovereign territories since 2014 are reshaping the geopolitical map of Europe and sending ripples of apprehension across the wider…