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...
Russia Tries to Open African Front to Win in Ukraine
Africa's history has been shaped by tumultuous events, including coup d'etats influenced by global power struggles between the USA and the Soviet Union. The...
Grainless Russia: pulling out of the Black Sea Grain Deal to underline Putin’s decline
The Black Sea Grain Deal, signed on July 22, 2022, aimed to unblock Ukrainian ports for grain and agricultural product exports and, in turn,...
The Guilt of Kolkhoz: Should Russians Be Blamed Collectively
Russian culture is deeply rooted in two fundamental questions: "Who is to blame?" and "What is to be done?" These inquiries, originally posed by...
A cook who challenged a chef
Russia has been watching the play “Prigozhin against Shoigu” since last year. Despite multiple media attacks on the Russian Ministry of Defence, public and...
Are we already playing Russian nuclear roulette?
Russia started seeking a bigger role in the XXI-th century world order soon after Vladimir Putin came to power. His 2007 Munchen speech surprised...