Indifference in the Face of Power: Russia’s Apathy Toward Both Putin’s Reign and His Fall
In recent years, Russian society has become increasingly atomized, characterized by widespread political apathy and disillusionment. This societal disintegration is a product of a...
Putin’s Russia: A Tabula Rasa for Sociological Transformations
In the intricate web of Vladimir Putin's political discourse, historical vignettes are meticulously interwoven to validate his global manoeuvres. Putin extols the USSR as...
Vladimir Putin as a Mirror of Russian Society
Vladimir Putin has been in power for 24 years, now aiming for another 5-year term. Even during the interlude when Dmitry Medvedev held the...
Chinese Dragon to Pursue the Russian Bear’s Path
The ill-fated decision to start a war in Ukraine has dealt a significant blow to Putin's stature as an influential global figure. Russia's prior...
Erosion of Russia’s Governance: Exploring Putin’s Model Amidst Anti-Jewish Protests
In a stark illustration of Russia’s governance challenges, the evening of October 29, 2023, witnessed a harrowing incident at Makhachkala airport, as around 2,000...
The Hurdles of Modernization: Russia’s Unlikely Path Forward
Russian President Vladimir Putin has long utilized the narrative of modernizing Russia, touting quantitative advancements in various industries as indicators of progress. Yet, the...
Cascading Conflicts to Unpack the Kremlin’s Aggressive Foreign Policy
In 2022, Putin's aggressive actions in Europe, particularly the invasion of Ukraine, seemed to trigger a chain reaction of bloody conflicts in various regions....
Russia’s Revolutionary Echoes: Is Another Upheaval on the Horizon?
After unsuccessful Russian blitzkrieg in Ukraine, lingering questions persist about the possibility of a political crisis unfolding in Russia. While numerous experts entertained the...
Between Profits and Principles: Money, Morality, and the Russia-Ukraine War
"Three things are required for war: money, money, and money again,” proclaimed Marshal Gian-Giacopo Trivulzio (1448 - 1518) in response to Louis XII's inquiry...
Russia, an amazing journey from the past to the past
Evolutionary principles apply not only to the natural world but also to societies. Nations need to succeed and compete internationally, which drives them to...