February 29, 2020

Putin fires his 'Rasputin,' Vladislav Surkov. What now?

Russians are murmuring about Putin's sudden decision to get rid of the man known as "Kremlin Richelieu" or "Putin's Rasputin."

February 15, 2020

The new Russian geopolitics

Imperialism has always been the core of Russian political culture, but certain new developments from Vladimir Putin have become the subject of close attention.

January 23, 2020

What is Putin Thinking?

Why is Vladimir Putin changing Russia's governmental system at this point? 

December 12, 2019

Why are Democrats against the settlement of the Ukrainian crisis?

Only Democrats are interested in maintaining chaos. They do not want this issue to be resolved during the presidency of Donald Trump.

December 2, 2019

The Real Code of Putinism

What will Vladimir Putin do for the future of the Russian Bear?

November 9, 2019

Trump's Triumph: On the Way to a Second Westphalia?

Donald Trump has restored the basis to American foreign policy: predominance of rational national interests.

October 5, 2019

Putin and Trump: Two Contrasting Conservatisms

Are Putin and Trump seeking the same goals utilizing different means?

August 16, 2019

Putinism: Why a New Revolution Is Impossible in Russia

The Russian people's historical memory creates red lines that cannot be crossed.

June 28, 2019

What Kind of State Is Vladimir Putin Building?

An adviser to Vladimir Putin lays out his vision of Russia, its history, and its future.

April 4, 2019

Putinism and Jacksonianism

There exist accidental but distinct parallels between the national policies of Putin and Trump.

October 8, 2017

A Century Later, Russia Still Is Fighting Its Revolution

October 25 marks a century since the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia.  Many modern political problems in Russia are being fought over the fault lines of that upheaval.

May 1, 2017

Why does Turkey want to join the Eurasian Union?

Is a new challenge to the West taking shape in Eurasia?

January 22, 2017

Why Trump Should Recognize the Armenian Genocide

There is the Ronald Reagan path, and there is the Barack Obama path.  Which will our new president choose?

December 15, 2016

Why do Russians trust Putin?

Over the past few years, there has been a significant increase in the popularity rating of President Vladimir Putin among Russians, his approval rate reaching 89%, which is an absolute record for contemporary Russia.