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Do Svidaniya, Chernobyl: Russian economic statecraft in Turkey and Belarus
A look at Russia’s continuous civil nuclear development for economic power abroad. Continue reading Do Svidaniya, Chernobyl: Russian economic statecraft in Turkey and Belarus
How Russia is Losing Domestic Control in Chechnya
The only thing explicitly linking Russia and Chechnya is the flow of money. What does this mean for the two? Continue reading How Russia is Losing Domestic Control in Chechnya
Russia’s National Guard Sets its Sights on the Country’s Private Security Business
State security company “Okhrana” has a tough ending to 2018 Continue reading Russia’s National Guard Sets its Sights on the Country’s Private Security Business
Green By Name, Green By Nature: The First Russian Green Bonds
A refuse-processing company, Resursosberezhenie KhMAO, listed the first green bonds every issues by a Russian company. Continue reading Green By Name, Green By Nature: The First Russian Green Bonds
Why Russia Sticks With Venezuela
Why is Moscow still considering Venezuela as a strategic partner after an economic meltdown? Continue reading Why Russia Sticks With Venezuela
Russkiy Business: Russia’s “Franchise” Diplomacy
How is Russia going about building personal networks between Russia-oriented entrepreneurs? Continue reading Russkiy Business: Russia’s “Franchise” Diplomacy
Transportation Infrastructure in Kazakhstan
What does Kazakhstan’s infrastructure issue mean for the country and its economy? Continue reading Transportation Infrastructure in Kazakhstan
Leonid Volkov on the Future of Russian Opposition
Leonid Volkov speaks on campaigning to be the largest and most influential political organization in Russia once Putin leaves office. Continue reading Leonid Volkov on the Future of Russian Opposition
Technocrats vs Aristocrats: How the Russian Political Elite is Changing
The appointment of Akimov and Patrushev highlight two trends that have been gaining strength in Russian politics these last few years: the parallel rise of fresh-faced technocrats from regional governments and of children of high-ranking officials. Continue reading Technocrats vs Aristocrats: How the Russian Political Elite is Changing
The Hotline: September 2018
Russian-American relations continue to deteriorate, Syrian conflict is even more complicated, US military presence in Poland, and more… Continue reading The Hotline: September 2018