By trying to silence protesters, Vladimir Putin is falling into a repression trap
As the Russian president becomes less popular, he’s turning to blunt coercion
Here’s how we know sanctions against Russia are working
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Here’s what you can expect from Putin’s next 6 years
Who knew voting in a predetermined election could be this
What do we know about Russia’s ‘Grand Strategy?’
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When he bombs Syria, Putin is sending these four messages to the world
On Sept. 30, the Russian Parliament unanimously approved the use
Why don't democracies take from the rich and give to the poor?
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Why don’t democracies take from the rich and give to the poor?
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Ukraine-Russia: A battle of futures
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Academics as Ambassadors
As I have previously noted in the Monkey Cage, a