The Cost of Russia’s Friendship With Azerbaijan
Amid the war in Ukraine, Azerbaijan has become an essential partner for Russia when it comes to both energy exports,…
Geographical Coverage: Russia
The U.S. Aid Package for Ukraine Is a Breakthrough but No Silver Bullet
The approval of U.S. aid to Ukraine, long overdue and needlessly controversial, is a major milestone. But a milestone on…
From Russia With Spin: How Content From Russian State Media is Laundered by Polish Blogs
Researchers from two European universities with support from ASD have uncovered evidence that a small network of Polish news blogs—Lega…
United States: Freedom House Commends US Congress’s Passage of Additional Aid for Ukraine
The bipartisan aid package comes at a critical time in Ukraine’s frontline struggle for its democracy and freedom.In response to…
Putin’s Inner Circle Shake-Up
In a startling development that may reveal fissures within Vladimir Putin’s regime, the Russian dictator has dismissed two of his…
Russia: The Kremlin Is Responsible for the Death of Alexey Navalny
Democratic governments must reinforce their efforts to end the regime’s abuses and support Navalny’s vision for a free Russia.
Russia and the Road to a Freer Society with Vladimir Milov
In episode 6, we’re joined by Vladimir Milov, a Russian opposition politician, publicist, economist, and energy expert. We’ll discuss the…
The Authoritarian Nexus – How Russia and China Undermine Democracy Worldwide
The Authoritarian Nexus: How Russia and China Undermine Democracy Worldwide is a compendium of nine country case studies, covering Central…
A seven-point plan for Ukraine to win the war and secure a sustainable peace
Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine is in its second year. The human toll and destruction in Ukraine have been…
Russian revanchism can and must be defeated in Ukraine
The Ukraine war is only the first phase of a broader conflict between Western democracies and an emerging axis comprising…