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National Security in Local Hands? How Local Authorities Contribute to Ukraine’s Resilience

As Russia struggles on the battlefield, it increasingly tries to bend Ukrainian resistance by targeting civilians in various ways. Most recently, Russian officials strove to freeze, starve, or force Ukrainians…

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Will Ukraine Wind Up Making Territorial Concessions to Russia? Foreign Affairs Asks the Experts

(Foreign Affairs) We at Foreign Affairs have recently published a number of pieces on the war in Ukraine, the potential outcomes of the conflict, and the possibility of a negotiated settlement between…

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Silence Matters: Self-Censorship and War in Russia

It is hard to imagine that Russian polls and surveys could paint authentic images of viewpoints during wartime. When Russians are asked if they support the war—whether by an independent…

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Ethnic Variation in Support for Putin and the Invasion of Ukraine

After Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, understanding the political attitudes of Russia’s ethnic minority population has become increasingly important. Although ethnic Russians constitute 81 percent of Russia’s population (2021 Census),…

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Kyiv-Washington Relations in Times of Colossal War: The Ultimate Test of a Strategic Partnership

(PONARS Eurasia Commentary) Ukraine is facing a critical, existential crisis, and the United States stands as its most crucial ally. Over thirty years, bilateral relations went through ups and downs…

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Russia’s war in Ukraine threatens students daily and forces teachers to improvise

(The Conversation) Svitlana Popova’s students didn’t realize she was leading their online math class while outside the charred remains of her home in Ukraine until they saw a news video about…

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Russian Political Exiles: The Challenges of Forging an Anti-War Movement

On December 6, 2022, Latvia revoked the broadcasting license of the Russian independent media organization TV Rain following news anchor Aleksey Korostelev’s ill-fated gaffe. While on air, Korostelev expressed optimism…

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To Justify, Demonize, Normalize: Putin’s Language of War and Central Asian Neutrality

President Vladimir Putin has persisted in telling his tale of a righteous Russian war on Ukrainians, both to home audiences and to the outside world. Among the latter, of notable…

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In Russia’s Nuclear Messaging to West and Ukraine, Putin Plays Both Bad and Good Cop

(PONARS Eurasia Commentary) Should a nuclear war “never be unleashed?” Can nuclear weapons be used to “ensure the safety of the Russian people?” Both, according to President Vladimir Putin, who…

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The Russian Migration to Georgia: Threats or Opportunities?

The flow of Russian citizens into Georgia has triggered mixed reactions and controversy. With more than 100,000 new Russians now in Georgia, new demographics and concerns are being created. Fears…

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