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…
Russia
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…
Regime change in Russia
What does the end of “managed democracy” mean for Europe?
Time for a strategic pause in EU – Russia relations?
The time has come for the EU to rethink its relationship with its biggest neighbour. Instead of talking about strategic relations with Moscow, the EU should consider a strategic pause.
A sandcastle in the sun: Putin’s first year back in power
Vladimir Putin may still be the most popular politician in Russia, but his system of government is showing certain signs of weakness one year after returning to power.
Will Russia pivot East or West?
Russia-watchers have long been interested in her place on the international arena. Now, with China at the centre of the growing power game, the question is how Russia will seek to position herself in the Pacific Century.
Ten trends for 2013
2012 saw continuing crisis in the eurozone, growing Euroscepticism and populism in some corners of Europe, faltering transitions in Egypt and elsewhere, more violence in Syria, a new leadership in China, and both Putin II and Obama II. So what will 2013 hold?
Time to grow up: what Obama’s re-election means for Europe
Europe needs to take more responsibility in its neighbourhood