Russia

He Taught Gorbachev

He Taught Gorbachev He Taught Gorbachev

Stephen Cohen was an active participant in the democratic changes in Russia, and he will always be remembered as such.

Sep 25, 2020 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina

Stephen F. Cohen, 1938–2020

Stephen F. Cohen, 1938–2020 Stephen F. Cohen, 1938–2020

Мой Cтив (My Steve): A personal recollection of Stephen F. Cohen, who died on September 18 at the age of 81.

Sep 21, 2020 / Obituary / Katrina vanden Heuvel

As Alexei Navalny’s Life Hangs in the Balance, So Does the Fate of the Russian Opposition

As Alexei Navalny’s Life Hangs in the Balance, So Does the Fate of the Russian Opposition As Alexei Navalny’s Life Hangs in the Balance, So Does the Fate of the Russian Opposition

The Russian opposition leader’s unique gift for uniting disparate people, ideas, and movements undoubtedly helped make him a target.

Sep 2, 2020 / Vadim Nikitin

Trump Hasn’t Ended Endless Wars

Trump Hasn’t Ended Endless Wars Trump Hasn’t Ended Endless Wars

We shouldn’t be waging war in Syria without Congress’s approval.

Sep 1, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

What Belarus Stands to Lose

What Belarus Stands to Lose What Belarus Stands to Lose

Fixing the country’s broken democratic process can’t come at the cost of the inequality and corruption other former Soviet republics are now facing. 

Aug 20, 2020 / Vadim Nikitin

The Factory Joins the Square: Putin’s Nightmare Unfolds in Belarus

The Factory Joins the Square: Putin’s Nightmare Unfolds in Belarus The Factory Joins the Square: Putin’s Nightmare Unfolds in Belarus

To overcome further economic stagnation that could lead to unrest, Russia will have to wrestle with a sizable Soviet legacy.

Aug 18, 2020 / Stephen Crowley

Russia Needs a New Gorbachev

Russia Needs a New Gorbachev Russia Needs a New Gorbachev

A dialogue between the Russian government and people protesting in the streets is still possible.

Aug 7, 2020 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina

With Fear and Favor: The Russophobia of ‘The New York Times’

With Fear and Favor: The Russophobia of ‘The New York Times’ With Fear and Favor: The Russophobia of ‘The New York Times’

Disregarding all past experience, journalists, politicians, and foreign policy experts have simply assumed that the claims of Russian bounties for killing American troops are true....

Jul 17, 2020 / David S. Foglesong

The Many Lives of Catherine the Great

The Many Lives of Catherine the Great The Many Lives of Catherine the Great

A new Hulu show presents the life of the Russian empress as a narrative of lean-in empowerment. But was it?

Jul 13, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Sophie Pinkham

Our Nation Needs a Wake-Up Call to the Nuclear Threat

Our Nation Needs a Wake-Up Call to the Nuclear Threat Our Nation Needs a Wake-Up Call to the Nuclear Threat

A new book sounds the alarm.

Jul 7, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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