Putin will win Russia’s election, but what comes next? Joshua Tucker - March 14, 2024 Russians will grapple with another six years of Putinism.
Russia’s antiwar movement goes far beyond street protests Masha Galenko, Irini Olimpieva, and Evgenia Olimpieva - October 17, 2022 Our research finds evidence of Russian ‘stealth resistance’ to the war in Ukraine — including acts of sabotage, resistance art and other forms of activism
Is Russia headed for a return to Stalinism? Sidney Tarrow - May 15, 2022 Putin can’t reconstruct the regime that Stalin built — or save Russia from chaos
Thousands of Russians are protesting against the war with Ukraine. Putin’s not likely to listen. Hannah Chapman - March 1, 2022 The Kremlin has many tools to repress opposing voices.
Putin is gambling his future — and Russia’s Zhaotian Luo and Scott Gehlbach - February 19, 2022 What would an invasion of Ukraine mean for Russia?
Biden promises to fight transnational corruption. But will the U.S. target friends as well as foes? Victor Peskin and Mieczysław Boduszyński - December 20, 2021 Washington tends to avoid confronting allies, this research shows
The Kremlin forced U.S. tech firms to shut down an app some Russian voters hoped to use. Now what? Tetyana Lokot and Mariëlle Wijermars - September 30, 2021 More authoritarian leaders could use “election interference” complaints to rein in Internet freedom
Most Russians like China more than they like Europe or the U.S. But not Gen Z. Michal Onderco and Michal Smetana - September 1, 2021 Attitudes vary by age, gender and politics — and especially by how people feel about Putin
Alexei Navalny was poisoned one year ago. His fate tells us a lot about Putin’s Russia. Morvan Lallouet, Jan Matti Dollbaum, and Ben Noble - August 19, 2021 Our research reveals a bleak future, for Navalny and for the Kremlin
Belarus’s hijacking isn’t a show of strength. It’s a sign of weakness. Sofie Bedford, Olga Onuch, and Aliaksandr Herasimenka - May 27, 2021 Poorly informed leaders with few allies are more likely to take risks, the research shows
When Belarus forced down a plane, it may have committed state-sponsored hijacking Yuval Weber - May 23, 2021 International treaties outlaw false communications that might endanger a flight
China and Russia announced a joint pledge to push back against dollar hegemony Carla Norrlof - April 8, 2021 Controlling the world’s reserve currency gives the U.S. government a powerful lever to police geopolitical behavior
Alexei Navalny’s return to Russia — and his arrest — have upended Russian politics Joshua Tucker - January 27, 2021 What’s happening in the country, part 2.
Russia arrested opposition leader Alexei Navalny, to widespread protests. Joshua Tucker - January 27, 2021 What’s happening, part 1.
By trying to silence protesters, Vladimir Putin is falling into a repression trap Timothy Frye - January 26, 2021 As the Russian president becomes less popular, he’s turning to blunt coercion
Putin’s arrest of opposition leader Alexei Navalny is a sign of weakness, not strength Samuel Greene - January 18, 2021 Don’t expect mass street protests
Putin’s support is weakening. Will that show up in Russia’s regional elections this weekend? Samuel Greene, Jeremy Morris, Grigore Pop-Eleches, Robertson Graeme, and Bryn Rosenfeld - September 10, 2020 Our survey finds these new cracks in his popularity
Yes, Putin cares about Trump’s impeachment trial — but not for the reason you might imagine Jessica Pisano - January 24, 2020 He has another target in mind
Why Russia’s garbage protests turned violent Alla Baranovsky-Dewey - August 18, 2019 The bigger stink may be corruption, not trash.
In Moscow, citizens have been protesting for five weekends in a row. What does the rest of Russia think? Hannah Chapman - August 14, 2019 Here’s why many Russians may not actually know what’s going on.
Two Moscow teens were released from jail after thousands protested in the streets. Here are 5 things you need to know. Nicolè Ford - August 29, 2018 [caption id="attachment_77156" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Protesters gather on a street in
Russians are actually getting less xenophobic Hannah Chapman - April 18, 2018 [caption id="attachment_72388" align="aligncenter" width="960"] People walk in Moscow on April 9.
Here’s what you can expect from Putin’s next 6 years Noah Buckley and David Szakonyi - March 22, 2018 Who knew voting in a predetermined election could be this
Putin won reelection yesterday. Now he’s a ‘lame duck.’ What will that mean? Joshua Tucker - March 19, 2018 To nobody’s surprise, Russian President Vladimir Putin won reelection to
What’s behind Alexei Navalny’s digital challenge to Vladimir Putin’s regime? Five things to know. Aliaksandr Herasimenka - February 23, 2018 On Feb. 22, 2018, Russian anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny was
In Moscow, candidates opposed to Putin are running — and winning. Here’s why that matters. Yana Gorokhovskaia - January 4, 2018 [caption id="attachment_67673" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures during
Yes, the Kremlin is worried — about Russia’s own presidential elections Christopher Jarmas - December 6, 2017 [caption id="attachment_66986" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to
Many Russians aren’t protesting against Putin — they want his help Alfred Evans - August 21, 2017 [caption id="attachment_56115" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Riot police detain a protester during
Trump and Putin meet tomorrow. Here are 6 things to watch. Elizabeth N. Saunders and Joshua Tucker - July 6, 2017 [caption id="attachment_60694" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A T-shirt featuring President Trump and Russian
Russians are protesting! Part 8: Young Russians are joining in, against expectations Tomila Lankina - March 31, 2017 [caption id="attachment_56205" align="alignleft" width="960"] Opposition supporters attend a rally in
Russians are protesting! Part 7: This may discredit Putin in the next election Regina Smyth - March 31, 2017 [caption id="attachment_56195" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Riot police officers block a street during
Russians are protesting! Part 6: How will the Kremlin react to this new challenge? Vladimir Gel'man - March 31, 2017 [caption id="attachment_56184" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Police officers detain an opposition supporter
Russians are protesting! Part 5: Now the opposition is setting the agenda. Dinissa Duvanova - March 31, 2017 [caption id="attachment_56160" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A woman holds up a yellow
Russians are protesting! Part 4: Social media changed the playing field. Sergiy Kudelia - March 31, 2017 [caption id="attachment_56143" align="aligncenter" width="960"] People gather at Marsivo Field in
Russians are protesting! Part 3: Putin has options, so don’t expect change Sarah Sokhey - March 31, 2017 [caption id="attachment_56137" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Protesters hold a cardboard cutout depicting
Russians are protesting! Part 2: Any government response will bring out more protesters. Theodore Gerber - March 31, 2017 [caption id="attachment_56126" align="alignnone" width="960"] Opposition supporters attend a rally in
Russians are protesting! Why? Part 1: Putin’s vulnerable. Robertson Graeme - March 31, 2017 [caption id="attachment_56115" align="alignnone" width="960"] Riot police officers detain a protester
In Moscow’s local elections, candidates opposed to Putin are running — and winning. Here’s why that matters. Yana Gorokhovskaia - January 2, 2017 [caption id="attachment_67673" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures during
Putin will make Russia’s elections this Sunday the most tightly controlled in 16 years. Here’s why. Robert Person - September 16, 2016 [caption id="attachment_46257" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a
Social media helps dictators, not just protesters Seva Gunitsky - March 30, 2015 The following is a guest post from University of Toronto political
How Russia Today is using YouTube Robert Orttung, Elizabeth Nelson, and Anthony Livshen - March 23, 2015 [caption id="attachment_22967" align="aligncenter" width="600"] As described on its Web site,
Will there be a ‘full, rapid, and transparent investigation’ of Boris Nemtsov’s murder? Don’t bet on it. Maria Popova - March 7, 2015 [caption id="attachment_22442" align="alignnone" width="620"] Flowers are placed outside the Russian
Will there be a 'full, rapid, and transparent investigation' of Boris Nemtsov’s murder? Don't bet on it. Joshua Tucker - March 7, 2015 [caption id="attachment_22442" align="alignnone" width="620"] Flowers are placed outside the Russian
In Russia, the political impact of social media varies by platform John Reuter and David Szakonyi - December 31, 2014 [caption id="attachment_19698" align="aligncenter" width="606"] Flag-waving and chanting demonstrators in December
The end of the Putin mystique Steven Fish - April 3, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special="POOL"] Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks
Crimea: Putin’s Olympic diversion Kimberly Marten - March 26, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Russian opposition activist and anti-corruption
The logic of Russian Internet censorship Steven Wilson - March 16, 2014 This is a guest post by Steven Wilson, a doctoral
How might sanctions affect Russia? Joshua Tucker - March 4, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special="POOL PHOTO"] Secretary of State John
The culture of corruption: Russians pay, but they don’t like it Joshua Tucker - February 17, 2014 [caption id="attachment_6711" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] ANDREY SMIRNOV/AFP/GETTY IMAGES - Russian
What is Putin thinking? Four possible answers Joshua Tucker - December 23, 2013 [caption id="attachment_4452" align="aligncenter" width="600" special=""] A pensive Putin (Alexei Nikolsky/AFP/Getty
The best way to demoralize the opposition in Russia? Beat them in a fair election Joshua Tucker - October 12, 2013 [caption id="attachment_1521" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Alexei Navalny (Sergei Karpukhin/REUTERS )[/caption]
Why do leaders manipulate (or not) elections? Revisiting the 2013 Moscow mayoral elections. Joshua Tucker - October 2, 2013 [caption id="attachment_871" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Russian protest leader and mayoral
Additional Commentary on Moscow Mayoral Elections Joshua Tucker - September 9, 2013 University of North Carolina political scientist Graeme Robertson and Kings
Moscow Mayoral Election: The Risks of Using “Relatively” Free Elections to Gain Legitimacy Joshua Tucker - September 9, 2013 The following is a guest post from Columbia University political
Moscow Mayoral Election: Results from Exit Polls Look Like Numbers that Can Provoke Protest in National Elections Joshua Tucker - September 8, 2013 I wanted to make a quick initial observation about today's
Political Communication and Repression in Russia – Or What Do Alexei Navalny and Mitt Romney Have in Common? Joshua Tucker - August 1, 2013 The following is a guest post from political scientists Graeme
The Strange Court Case of Aleksei Navalny: What Comes Next? Joshua Tucker - July 22, 2013 The following guest post is from McGill University political scientist
Social Networks and Democracy Joshua Tucker - May 17, 2013 The following guest post is from political scientists Ora John
Konstantin Sonin on Russian Presidential Election Joshua Tucker - March 14, 2012 Konstantin Sonin of the New Economic School in Moscow sent
Explanations for Putin’s Victory Joshua Tucker - March 8, 2012 The following guest post is from David Szakonyi, a PhD
More on 2012 Russian Presidential Elections and Post-Election Protests Joshua Tucker - March 6, 2012 From Regina Smyth, a political scientist at Indiana University who is
The Most Recent Anti-Putin Protest: Evidence of a Nascent Russian Civil Society Joshua Tucker - February 5, 2012 In my post on Friday, I suggested that the cold
Is Putinism about Strength or Weakness? Joshua Tucker - January 3, 2012 For those of you looking for a potential break from
The Russian Social Contract as an Increasingly Violated Non-Intereference Pact Joshua Tucker - December 9, 2011 Our next Russian election post comes from Sam Greene of