8 Oct
How to understand Russia’s foreign policy?
Russia is currently cooperating with the West on Syria and fighting it in its immediate neighborhood. What are the factors and thinking that guide these policies?
Wider Europe
Dirty tricks undermine media freedom in Ukraine
Ukraine’s bright “Orange Revolution” has faded, leeched of its liberal colours by the authoritarian government of President Viktor Yanukovych. Now, media freedom is under assault as well.
Irina Prokhorova on Russia’s future
In the latest in a series looking at the future of Putin's Russia, Irina Prokhorova looks forward to positive changes in the country
Konstantin von Eggert on Putin’s changing support
Journalist and commentator Konstantin von Eggert explains how Vladimir Putin's support base has become more parochial and xenophobic. The third in a series…
Fyodor Lukyanov on Putin’s foreign policy
In the second of a series looking at Putin's Russia, we hear from foreign policy analyst Fyodor Lukyanov, on how he sees Russia's place…
Ilya Ponomarev on opposing Putin
Ilya Ponomarev, a member of 'A Just Russia', explains why he opposes the rule of Vladimir Putin, and why he thinks Russia needs…
Turkey’s people power tide
The eruption of protest in Istanbul and other Turkish cities expresses vigorous opposition to the political direction of prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. This is a big, even historic, moment in Turkey.
Regime change in Russia
What does the end of “managed democracy” mean for Europe?
22 May
Russia: Anatomy of a Crackdown
Russia is undergoing the sharpest crackdown on the opposition in almost twenty years. Has Putin defeated the opposition? And how far can he go without triggering a backlash?