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Russia’s Anti-Colonial Rhetoric: A Tool of Statecraft in Africa |
Article analyzes how Russia uses anti-colonial rhetoric to gain influence in Africa, appealing to Pan-Africanism and framing itself as a historical ally against Western imperialism. By Michael Howard....
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Comrades to Calculated Partners: How different Strategic Cultures Endanger China Russia Relations? |
What does the future hold for China-Russia relations? By Syeda Fatima Gardazi. (06/05/2024)
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China-Russia: The Unlikely Alliance, |
Examining the China-Russia relationship and the hypotheses of an alliance between them. By Dr. Manlio Graziano. (06/18/2021)
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Major Global Challenges 25 Years After the USSR’s Collapse |
With the 25th anniversary of the collapse of the Soviet Union, a look at its global effects. By Nicholas Hudson. (11/21/2016)
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The Specter of Kazakh Instability: Heightened Stakes of Sino-Russian Interests in the Steppes |
What does the threat of instability in Kazakhstan mean for her two largest neighbors: China and Russia? By Justin Cheung. (09/13/2016)
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Raise Your Glass My Friend and Let us Celebrate! |
A look at alcohol in Western Civilization, and its current effect on Russia. By Michael Akerib. (03/14/2016)
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Russian Adventurism, or Maintaining the Status Quo? |
Don't be so quick to call Russia's actions agressive, writes Danny Hawkins. (11/04/2015)
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Kremlin’s Battling with Islamic State or Search for New Role |
What factors are behind the Russian move in Syria? By Sandeep Tripathi. (10/19/2015)
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China and Russia on Mutual Leverages |
What's the current status of the Russia-China strategic partnership? By Ipshita Bhattacharya. (10/15/2015)
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The Rise of BRIC: Too Soon to Make Assumptions |
Do the BRIC countries still present a global power shift? Will they? By Zachary K. Ochoa. (07/13/2013)
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Syria and the Arab Uprisings: A Special Case |
How do Russia, China and their allies in the Middle East (most notably Iran) play into the Syria and Arab uprising equation? By Yasir Kuoti. (08/21/2012)
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Georgian-Russian crisis in South Ossetia: Geopolitics or identity? |
Author analyzes the South Ossetia crisis, concluding that Russia was the major winner. By Kavus Abushov. (02/27/2009)
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Russia and China: The New Axis of Evil? |
Authors discuss the possibility that Russia and China now constitute the 'Axis of Evil'. By Ryan Barnes & Steinar Dyrnes. (08/04/2008)
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Endgame in Abkhazia? |
Author discusses recent tensions between Georgia and Russia over the breakaway Georgian province of Abkhazia. By Alexander Jackson. (IA-Forum, 05/06/2008)
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In Search of its Mission: NATO and the Ukraine |
Russia's resistance should not be a determining factor - either contra or pro - in the Ukraine's quest to be a member of NATO. By Jens F. Laurson and George A. Pieler (IA-Forum, 04/17/2008)
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A Putin by Any Other Name... |
In light of the upcoming presidential elections in Russia it might be wise for the American presidential candidates to articulate a coherent Russia policy. Or at least know the name of Putin's heir. B...
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Totalitarian of the Year: Putin |
A well-orchestrated election is a key instrument of a modern, 21st century dictatorship. It’s an important tool in the arsenal of state control, and the rhetorical platform essential to accusing criti...
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Death of the Russian Media |
Discusses the trend of journalist deaths in the Russian media, implications within the country and externally. By S.R. Brophy. (IA-Forum, 4/16/2007)
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We Mustn’t Forget Russia’s Truth Seeker Anna Politkovskaya |
An appreciation of slain Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya and discussion of issues surrounding her death. By S.R. Brophy. (IA-Forum, 2/14/2007)
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Raw Power, Bear Facts |
"Backed by oil reserves, Russia is an object lesson of how global self-assertion can quickly turn very ugly. Skilled in the arts of brazen lying, Russia plays international politics like a tin drum." ...
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Merkel's Geopolitical Menage Trois |
Authors discuss the options that German Chancellor Angela Merkel has in her dealings with Russia on Gas and Energy. By George A. Pieler and Jens F. Laurson. (IA-Forum, 12/08/2006)
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Choice Pickings: What the Elections in the Ukraine Mean for Europe |
Author considers whether European reaction to the Ukrainian elections reflects a negative, and larger, transatlantic issue. By Jens F. Laurson. (IA-Forum, 1/20/2005)
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Pirates of the Black Sea |
Just in time for the release of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, the Authors discuss Russia as the new Tortuga of International Affairs. By Jens F. Laurson and George A. Pieler. (fir...
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Wasted Energy |
The authors poke at the European 'Energy Summit' and discuss possibilities for Energy diversification in Europe. By George A. Pieler and Jens F. Laurson (first published on Tech Central Station, 04/10...
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