Russia arrested opposition leader Alexei Navalny, to widespread protests. Joshua Tucker - January 27, 2021 What’s happening, part 1.
So much for Putin’s promise he’d abide by term limits. Here’s what happened. Samuel A. Greene and Graeme B. Robertson - March 15, 2020 Will this latest twist keep him in power through 2036?
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
Why authoritarian rule is not Russia’s history — or destiny Daniel Rowland - March 6, 2018 [caption id="attachment_70155" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Editorial cartoon by Joel Pett, Lexington
These 5 architectural designs influence every legislature in the world — and tell you how each governs de Lara and der Vegt - March 4, 2017 [caption id="attachment_54901" align="aligncenter" width="1110"] The five typologies of legislative buildings.
Georgia is voting this Saturday. Here are 7 things you should know Dustin Gilbreath and David Sichinava - October 6, 2016 [caption id="attachment_47408" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Supporters of the Georgian opposition party
Putin just won a supermajority in the Duma. That matters. Ben Noble - October 1, 2016 [caption id="attachment_46299" align="aligncenter" width="960"] People walk in Moscow's Red Square.
How do you measure 'democracy'? - June 23, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26386" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] A woman prepares to vote in
How do you measure ‘democracy’? Seva Gunitsky - June 23, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26386" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] A woman prepares to vote in
Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Neighbor's Approval Ratings Catherine Schulmann - April 24, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special="POOL PHOTO"] President Vladimir Putin answers
Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Neighbor’s Approval Ratings Catherine Schulmann - April 24, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special="POOL PHOTO"] President Vladimir Putin answers