Why Putin won’t get tough on Kadyrov
The persecution of gay people in Chechnya may point to a profound weakness in the Kremlin’s power in the republic
Wider Europe
Turkish referendum: Erdogan home but not yet dry
The thin margin of victory presents numerous problems for Erdogan and suggests that all is not yet lost for Turkish democracy
Crimintern: How the Kremlin uses Russia’s criminal networks in Europe
European states and institutions have to consider the challenges posed by Russian-based organised crime, and adopt measures to combat it
Into the bear pit: What awaits Tillerson in Moscow?
How will Russia respond to Trump’s Syria strikes?
Turkey’s constitutional referendum: What you need to know
A “Yes” vote could pave the way for a one-man regime and accelerate Turkey’s drift from Europe
Armenian elections: The prelude to a pivotal political transition
This election heralds a structural transformation in Armenian politics, from a semi-presidential system to a parliamentary form of government
Russia protests: this time it is different
If we consider their potential for long-term impact, Navalny's protests differ in many ways from previous protests in Russia
Kaliningrad: From boomtown to battle-station
The deployment of Iskander missiles in Kaliningrad has raised fears in Europe that the territory is becoming Russia's key battle-station
The truth about Russia’s defence budget
Contrary to recent claims, Russia's defence budget has not been slashed for 2017.
Will Turkey’s constitutional referendum kill its EU aspirations?
ECFR’s director Mark Leonard speaks with Soli Özel, ECFR Council Member and Professor of International Relations at Kadir Has University in Istanbul and ECFR's Vessela…