Condemning Putin will make it harder to end the conflict with Russia Samuel Helfont - March 30, 2022 Consider how hard it was to lift sanctions after Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait
Putin called fleeing Russians ‘traitors.’ Who’s actually leaving? Laura A. Henry and Elizabeth Plantan - March 30, 2022 Many will be activists in exile, our research suggests
Putin’s warning about Russian ‘fifth columns’ has a long, sordid lineage Scott Radnitz and Harris Mylonas - March 30, 2022 He is suggesting that anyone with a Western lifestyle could be a traitor
Russia’s been hit by a financial Cold War Robert Person - March 28, 2022 The Kremlin is juggling the stability of the ruble — and surging inflation
The ICJ ordered Russia to halt military operations in Ukraine. What comes next? Daniel Posthumus and Kelebogile Zvobgo - March 25, 2022 Both Russia and Ukraine have accused the other of committing genocide.
Hundreds of Western companies quickly exited Russia. Why didn’t Putin see that coming? Igor Logvinenko - March 21, 2022 Here’s what Russia may have learned about globalization and corruption
People around the world are protesting the Russian invasion. Will their protests work? Erica Chenoweth - March 14, 2022 Within Ukraine, Russia and elsewhere, here’s what we know about civil resistance
Russia waged a cheap war in Syria. Here’s what those tactics might look like in Ukraine. Will Todman and Natasha Hall - March 11, 2022 Destroying hospitals and critical infrastructure is part of the playbook.
Discharge, ‘Massacre of Innocents (Air Attack)’: The Week In One Song Christopher Federico - March 4, 2022 The assault on Ukraine worsens.
Russian journalists report the facts about Ukraine. Why do Russians ignore them? Anton Shirikov - March 3, 2022 Most Russians still get their news from state propaganda outlets — and that’s not just because of censorship