An international court is investigating possible war crimes in Ukraine. What does that mean, exactly? Courtney Hillebrecht - March 21, 2022 The ICC can investigate Russia even though it’s not a member.
Ukraine invasion tests the relationship between Russia and China Elizabeth Wishnick and Andrew Taffer - March 14, 2022 Their ‘unlimited’ partnership may have some limits after all
Can Putin keep the oligarchs and Russian elites on his side? Sharon Rivera - March 1, 2022 War with Ukraine may make that harder, my research finds.
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?
When Xi and Putin declared a united front against the United States Stacie Goddard - February 8, 2022 A February 2022 joint statement reveals strong views about sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The U.S. plans to withdraw from the Open Skies treaty. That’s a miscalculation. James J. Cameron - May 24, 2020 The transparency of monitoring flights helps avoid military conflict
10 years ago, Russia built a border wall, too. Here’s the story. Gela Merabishvili and Gerard Toal - February 13, 2019 Since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, the
Russia used to see itself as part of Europe. Here’s why that changed. Andrew Foxall - June 18, 2018 [caption id="attachment_74544" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a
Catalonia is just the most recent referendum on sovereignty. Why are they proliferating? Micha Germann and Fernando Mendez - March 27, 2018 [caption id="attachment_71488" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Catalan regional police officers block the
100,000 troops will engage in Russia’s Zapad-2017 war games Simon Saradzhyan - September 13, 2017 [caption id="attachment_63490" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A man watches Russian military jets
Why international justice still faces roadblocks Richard Dicker - June 22, 2017 [caption id="attachment_60187" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Flags fly outside of the United
Trump says that spoils belong to the victor. That’s an invitation to more war. Joseph O'Mahoney - February 1, 2017 [caption id="attachment_53448" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Iraq war veteran Evan Cohen holds
Russia has a years-long plot to influence Balkan politics. The U.S. can learn a lot from it. Jarosław Wiśniewski - September 19, 2016 [caption id="attachment_46382" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during
Ukraine defeated Russia — at Eurovision. Here’s why that matters Robert Seely - May 22, 2016 [caption id="attachment_40894" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Eurovision Song Contest winner Jamala is
Here’s what the research reveals about the violence in Nagorno Karabakh — and how ‘freezing’ conflicts can backfire Nelli Babayan - April 7, 2016 [caption id="attachment_38748" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A soldier of the defense army
Here are the 5 things you need to know about the deadly fighting in Nagorno Karabakh John O’Loughlin and Gerard Toal - April 6, 2016 [caption id="attachment_38644" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Mobile artillery units of the Nagorno-Karabakh
Why is the International Criminal Court stepping out of Africa and into Georgia? Mark Kersten - February 5, 2016 [caption id="attachment_35367" align="aligncenter" width="908"] An Ossetian woman, an Orthodox church
Yes, Putin may be starting to win Georgia away from the West. Here’s why that matters. Michael Cecire - January 25, 2016 [caption id="attachment_33758" align="aligncenter" width="908"] The European Union flag is projected
Three reasons the U.S. won’t break with Azerbaijan over its violations of human rights and democratic freedoms Samuel Ramani - January 20, 2016 [caption id="attachment_34580" align="aligncenter" width="908"] BAKU, AZERBAIJAN - AUGUST 04: The
Here’s why Putin wants to topple Ukraine’s government, not to engineer a ‘frozen conflict’ Robert Person - October 6, 2015 [caption id="attachment_30331" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Pro-Russian militants participate in a training
What people in southeast Ukraine really think of Novorossiya John O’Loughlin and Gerard Toal - May 25, 2015 [caption id="attachment_25298" align="aligncenter" width="600"] A map of the historical region
Mistrust about political motives in contested Ukraine John O’Loughlin and Gerard Toal - February 13, 2015 [caption id="attachment_21233" align="aligncenter" width="992"] Left to right, Russian President Vladimir
Russia's new military doctrine: Same as the old doctrine, mostly Joshua Tucker - January 15, 2015 [caption id="attachment_20106" align="alignnone" width="620"] Russian sailors gather in front of
Russia’s new military doctrine: Same as the old doctrine, mostly Olga Oliker - January 15, 2015 [caption id="attachment_20106" align="alignnone" width="620"] Russian sailors gather in front of
Ukraine’s breakaway region is becoming a de facto country Charles King - September 16, 2014 [caption id="attachment_15749" align="alignnone" width="620"] Pro-Russian militants patrol on an armored
Ukraine's breakaway region is becoming a de facto country Charles King - September 16, 2014 [caption id="attachment_15749" align="alignnone" width="620"] Pro-Russian militants patrol on an armored
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,
Is there a role for NATO in Ukraine? Heidi Hardt - July 23, 2014 [caption id="attachment_13520" align="alignnone" width="620"] President Obama met with NATO Secretary
Why the MH-17 tragedy won’t moderate the Russia-Ukraine conflict Paul D'Anieri - July 21, 2014 [caption id="attachment_13054" align="aligncenter" width="600"] A part of the wreckage
Recognition for jurisdiction: A bold move to end impunity for the atrocities in Syria Joris Larik and Eamon Aloyo - April 24, 2014 [caption id="attachment_9731" align="aligncenter" width="300" special=""] Maraat al-Numan, Syria (Photo credit:
How people in South Ossetia, Abkhazia and Transnistria feel about annexation by Russia John O’Loughlin and Gerard Toal - March 20, 2014 Gerard Toal (Gearóid Ó Tuathail) is Director of the Government
Why the leaders of Kazakhstan are not (yet) losing sleep over Crimea Galymzhan Kirbassov - March 17, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] People holding Russian flags gather
What is so great about 'territorial integrity' anyway? Erik Voeten - March 17, 2014 [caption id="attachment_8111" align="aligncenter" width="500" special=""] Victor Drachev | AFP |
What is so great about ‘territorial integrity’ anyway? Erik Voeten - March 17, 2014 [caption id="attachment_8111" align="aligncenter" width="500" special=""] Victor Drachev | AFP |
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
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
What Russia’s invasion of Georgia means for Crimea - March 5, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Troops under Russian command scream
What Russia's invasion of Georgia means for Crimea John Sides - March 5, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Troops under Russian command scream
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 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
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
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
What you need to know about Putin’s popularity - February 7, 2014 [caption id="attachment_4452" align="aligncenter" width="600" special=""] Russian President Vladimir Putin (ALEXEI
What you need to know about Putin's popularity Joshua Tucker - February 7, 2014 [caption id="attachment_4452" align="aligncenter" width="600" special=""] Russian President Vladimir Putin (ALEXEI
Debacle in South Ossetia: Variations on a theme in de facto state elections Joshua Tucker - February 10, 2012 We welcome the following election report from Professor Julie George
Kosovo’s Declaration of Independence Revisited Joshua Tucker - December 20, 2010 George Washington University professors "Harris Mylonas":http://elliott.gwu.edu/faculty/mylonas.cfm and "Eric Grynaviski":http://www.gwu.edu/~psc/people/fac_grynaviskie.htm send