Russia’s strategy in the Middle East
Kadri Liik gives her analysis on Russia's intervention in the Middle East
Wider Europe
In search of Russia’s elusive repression strategy
Repressions and human rights abuses in Russia, happen for other, myriad reasons besides Kremlin policy and those reasons will still need to be addressed, no matter who sits in Moscow.
What next for US-Russia relations?
Dmitry Suslov, Programme Director at Valdai International Discussion Club, gives his analysis
Making sense of Kadyrov’s political posturing
Kadyrov’s positioning of himself as a federal or even international leader, reflects his ambitions to play greater role in the future of Russia
South-eastern Europe’s descent into chaos
Unless both Brussels and Washington renew their political and economic commitment to the region, they may soon find that amid their struggle to resolve the bloodletting in Syria they have lost sight of the growing crisis in south-eastern Europe
Georgia’s “West” fatigue and its electoral implications
While a total of 17 percent is far from being a game changer in national politics, it is a dangerously high number considering the degree of political volatility in Georgia.
2 Mar
Russia’s strategy in the Middle East and its implications for the region
Has a hint of the old US-Russian rivalry returned?
26 Feb
What next for US-Russia relations? The view from Moscow
How does Moscow view the prospects for co-operation with the US?
Moldova’s divided opposition
The latest clash of Russian and Western geopolitical vectors has given birth to a direct confrontation between the new government of Moldova and its diverse opposition