Ukraine’s Eurovision victory was political. So is Eurovision itself. Lauren Gilbert - May 16, 2022 Eurovision songs and voting are sometimes war by other means
Six years and $20 billion in Russian investment later, Crimeans are happy with Russian annexation Kristin Bakke, John O’Loughlin, and Gerard Toal - March 18, 2020 Our survey shows high levels of trust in Putin — though lower than in 2014.
Putin wants a shining legacy. He has to solve 3 big problems first. Philipp Casula and Camille-Renaud Merlen - April 17, 2018 [caption id="attachment_72203" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Russian President Vladimir Putin visits the
Why are Crimean Tatars so hostile to Russia? Noam Lupu and Leonid Peisakhin - September 5, 2017 [caption id="attachment_63182" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Ukrainian, Crimean and Crimean Tatar flags
Two myths about nationalism and anti-Semitism in Ukraine Taras Kuzio - August 1, 2016 [caption id="attachment_44640" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Voters show their Ukrainian passports as
Ukraine defeated Russia — at Eurovision. Here’s why that matters Robert Seely - May 22, 2016 When St. Petersburg’s renowned Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra performed Bach in
The most popular Monkey Cage posts in 2014 Kim Yi Dionne - December 31, 2014 2014 was Monkey Cage's first full calendar year at The
Russia’s local elections: a sign of things to come? Leonid Peisakhin - October 1, 2014 [caption id="attachment_16432" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Poll workers empty a ballot box
Russia's local elections: a sign of things to come? Leonid Peisakhin - October 1, 2014 [caption id="attachment_16432" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Poll workers empty a ballot box
What exactly is Putin’s new ‘New Russia’? Ralph Clem - September 4, 2014 [caption id="attachment_15255" align="alignnone" width="620"] In this photo taken on Friday,
What exactly is Putin's new 'New Russia'? Ralph Clem - September 4, 2014 [caption id="attachment_15255" align="alignnone" width="620"] In this photo taken on Friday,
What is lustration and is it a good idea for Ukraine to adopt it? Vincent Post and Maria Popova - April 9, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Communist lawmakers scuffle with right-wing
The less Americans know about Ukraine’s location, the more they want U.S. to intervene Thomas Zeitzoff, Kyle Dropp, and Joshua Kertzer - April 7, 2014 [caption id="attachment_9091" align="aligncenter" width="600" special=""] Where’s Ukraine? Each dot depicts
The end of the Putin mystique Steven Fish - April 3, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special="POOL"] Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks
If Ukraine expropriates Russian firms, other multinationals probably won’t care Rachel Wellhausen - March 27, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] A member of a Ukrainian
Crimea: Putin’s Olympic diversion Kimberly Marten - March 26, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Russian opposition activist and anti-corruption
To strengthen claims on Crimea, Russia and Ukraine woo Crimean Tatars Oxana Shevel - March 25, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Crimean Tatars gathered for the
Don't underestimate importance of religion for understanding Russia's actions in Crimea Mara Kozelsky - March 13, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special="3TP"] Russia's President Vladimir Putin and
Don’t underestimate importance of religion for understanding Russia’s actions in Crimea Mara Kozelsky - March 13, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special="3TP"] Russia's President Vladimir Putin and
Why we should be sober about the long-term prospects of stable democracy in Ukraine Mark Beissinger - March 11, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Pro-Ukrainian supporters take part in
Why the Crimean referendum is about strength rather than legitimacy Erik Voeten - March 10, 2014 [caption id="attachment_7701" align="aligncenter" width="545" special=""] Pro-Russian demonstrators cheer after the
Ukraine update: A quick guide to our recent scholarly commentary Joshua Tucker - March 10, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] People attend an anti-war rally
Why Crimea might be worse off under Russian rule Tomila Lankina - March 9, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Volunteers of a self-defense group
Why Eastern Ukraine is an integral part of Ukraine Ralph Clem - March 7, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Ukrainian students attend a rally
Why Ukraine's crisis keeps central Asian leaders up at night Sean Roberts and Marlene Laruelle - March 7, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] A protester holds a placard
Why Ukraine’s crisis keeps central Asian leaders up at night Sean Roberts and Marlene Laruelle - March 7, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] A protester holds a placard
How Putin needs to play nice with markets Erik Voeten - March 7, 2014 [caption id="attachment_7562" align="aligncenter" width="620" special=""] Source: Factset[/caption] Erik Gartzke is
Is Crimean independence or annexation a good outcome for Russia? Nadiya Kravets and Helena Yakovlev-Golani - March 6, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Members of a pro Russian
Do Crimeans actually want to join Russia? Grigore Pop-Eleches and Robertson Graeme - March 6, 2014 [caption id="attachment_7517" align="aligncenter" width="600" special=""] Sign reads: Crimea, it's Ukraine
Is greater decentralization a solution for Ukraine? The Mylovanov Initiative Joshua Tucker - March 5, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="400" special=""] Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk
Why domestic developments in Ukraine still matter Joshua Tucker - March 5, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special="POOL PHOTO"] Secretary of State John
The 'failure' of the 'reset:' Obama's great mistake? Or Putin's? Erik Voeten - March 4, 2014 [caption id="attachment_7420" align="aligncenter" width="559" special=""] Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Alexei
The ‘failure’ of the ‘reset:’ Obama’s great mistake? Or Putin’s? - March 4, 2014 [caption id="attachment_7420" align="aligncenter" width="559" special=""] Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Alexei
Russia vs. Ukraine: A clash of brothers, not cultures Erik Voeten - March 4, 2014 [caption id="attachment_7414" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] (Darko Bandici/AP) A Russian and
Time to lay the G-8 to rest Henry Farrell - March 4, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special="3TP"] Russia's President Vladimir Putin, accompanied
What can passports tell us about Putin's intentions? Joshua Tucker - March 4, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Colonel Yuli Mamchor (C-R), commander
What can passports tell us about Putin’s intentions? - March 4, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Colonel Yuli Mamchor (C-R), commander
How might sanctions affect Russia? Joshua Tucker - March 4, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special="POOL PHOTO"] Secretary of State John
How Russian nationalism explains—and does not explain— the Crimean crisis Joshua Tucker - March 3, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Heavily-armed troops displaying no identifying
Crimean autonomy: A viable alternative to war? Joshua Tucker - March 3, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Military personnel, believed to be
A graph that shows how the Ukraine got stuck between the West and Russia Erik Voeten - March 3, 2014 The graph above shows how the positions of the United
How Putin’s worldview may be shaping his response in Crimea - March 3, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] A woman holds a board
How Putin's worldview may be shaping his response in Crimea Joshua Tucker - March 3, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] A woman holds a board
Obama is using the OSCE to give Russia an exit strategy … if it wants one Henry Farrell - March 2, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Troops in unmarked uniforms stand
4 reasons why Crimea is not Abkhazia Joshua Tucker - March 2, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Pro-Ukrainian activists rallied in
Who are the Crimean Tatars, and why are they important? Joshua Tucker - March 1, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Ukrainian men help pull one
5 reasons I am surprised the crisis in Crimea is escalating so quickly Joshua Tucker - February 28, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] An unidentified gunman uses his