Weaponized Justice: Patterns of Repression in Russia
The Kremlin’s manipulation of Russia’s criminal justice system stands as a cornerstone of its strategy to suppress dissent, consolidate power, and maintain authoritarian control....
Russia updates nuclear doctrine: An analysis of strategic implications
On November 19, 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin approved changes to the national nuclear doctrine, signaling a significant shift in Russia's approach to the...
The Impact of Russia’s Nuclear Doctrine Revision on the Defense Policies of Western Countries
The conventional nuclear deterrent structure has been much changed by the shifting worldwide power dynamics and nuclear weapon proliferation. This has led to Russia's...
Russia – Ukraine War: A Threat to Nuclear Security
The Russia-Ukraine conflict that has been going on since 2014(after the Russian annexation of Crimea) has recently intensified into war. The roots of that...
Putin’s Failures, Like Hitler, Come from His Misunderstanding of the Balance of Power
President Vladimir Putin has, most likely due to political caution, not made any detailed public predictions on how and why Russia will win the...
The Kazan Declaration and BRICS: Redefining Global Power Dynamics
The 16th BRICS Summit, held in Kazan, Russia, marked a turning point in the global order, with the Kazan Declaration serving as a powerful...
BRICS+ Summit: Geopolitical Challenges, Strategies and Expectations
Under Russia's presidency 2024, BRICS+ (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) has been building momentum for accelerating the association's enlargement, steadily weakening Western...
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...
Russia’s Arctic Geopolitical Ambitions
It has been a strong ambition of multiple Soviet and Russian Leaders to gain control over the vast rich resources of the Arctic regions....
Russia’s Cyber Crackdown: Sovereignty, Surveillance, and Wartime Control
The rapid growth of digital technologies has transformed how governments interact with their citizens, providing enhanced connectivity and granting states new ways to exert...