Tag Archives: Crimea

Crimea: What Could Have Been

Vasily Aksenov’s 1979 utopian novel “The Island of Crimea” in today’s context

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Advantage China: Putin’s Dangerous Crimea Precedent

Putin’s intervention in Crimea re-opens the door to territorial China’s claims on Russia

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9 Ways Putin Has Let Russia Down

Grandstanding in Crimea runs counter to Russia’s economic interests — and may cost Putin his power.

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Russia and China: Who’s the Boss in the Relationship Now?

While China performs as a responsible part of the global economy, Russia revels in its pariah status.

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Britain as Corrupt Russia’s Key Facilitator

How the City of London launders Russia’s cash.

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Strange Bedfellows: Hungary Leans Toward Russia

Viktor Orbán and Vladimir Putin as cross-ideological autocratic allies.

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A Peace Plan for Ukraine

What does it take to let reason prevail?

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Why Putin Plays a Losing Hand on Ukraine

Thinking straight about Ukraine – in six theses

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