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Religion and Violence in Russia: Context, Manifestations, and Policy

(CSIS Report) Religious violence is surely as old as both faith and fighting themselves. In the Russian Federation, as elsewhere in the world, religious teachings and philosophies are used both to…

Russian and American Far Right Connections: Confluence, Not Influence

(PONARS Policy Memo) The current U.S. debate on Russia is shaped by conspiratorial narratives that see Russia meddling in almost every issue of U.S. political life. This frenzy is reinforced…

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Is Kazakhstan’s rising star fading?

(EUCAM) (Co-authored with Jos Boonstra) Kazakhstan’s economic prosperity and active foreign policy have given it increasing regional power status. Kazakhstan has stood out internationally as a mediator in conflicts, chair of international…

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Mass Media in the Post-Soviet World: Market Forces, State Actors, and Political Manipulation in the Informational Environment after Communism

(Columbia U. Press) (Edited by Marlene Laruelle and Peter Rollberg) This collection covers the major trends of the media environment of the post-Communist world and their recent development, with special focus…

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Russian Soft Power in France: Assessing Moscow’s Cultural and Business Para-diplomacy

(Carnegie Council) The French-Russian relationship is based on a long-standing tradition of cultural exchanges. In the 19th century, France was already one of the preferred destinations for Russian political exiles, and…

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Russia’s Multifaceted Influences in France

(RAD) Russia’s relationship with France should be seen as a two-way street since both sides have interests in the other. Russia’s operates in France through numerous cultural, political, economic, and media…

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Marlene Laruelle on Europe’s Far-Right Political Movements

(Carnegie Council) Welcome to Ethics Matter. I'm Magalie Laguerre-Wilkinson. Joining me today is Marlene Laruelle. She is professor at the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University. She is…

The Kremlin’s Ideological Ecosystems: Equilibrium and Competition

(PONARS Policy Memo) Western pundits tend to use the term “the Kremlin” in an undefined way that may refer to different entities: the Russian government, the presidential administration, a group…

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The Paradox of Uzbek Terror: Peace at Home, Violence Abroad

(Foreign Affairs) This week’s terrorist attack in Manhattan, carried out by a citizen of Uzbekistan, Sayfullo Saipov, followed several assaults and bombings also involving people from that country: the New…

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French elections: No Russian influence, and so far an unknown policy toward Moscow

France concluded a highly divisive presidential election campaign. Emmanuel Macron (En Marche!) won 66% of the vote against Marine Le Pen (National Front). The campaign will be seen by historians as…

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Religion and Violence in Russia: Context, Manifestations, and Policy

Russian and American Far Right Connections: Confluence, Not Influence

Is Kazakhstan’s rising star fading?

Mass Media in the Post-Soviet World: Market Forces, State Actors, and Political Manipulation in the Informational Environment after Communism

Russian Soft Power in France: Assessing Moscow’s Cultural and Business Para-diplomacy

Russia’s Multifaceted Influences in France

Marlene Laruelle on Europe’s Far-Right Political Movements

The Kremlin’s Ideological Ecosystems: Equilibrium and Competition

The Paradox of Uzbek Terror: Peace at Home, Violence Abroad

French elections: No Russian influence, and so far an unknown policy toward Moscow