Russia
As Russia attempts to redraw Ukraine’s borders by force, defence spending is going up around Europe.
Read moreThe ropes of deterrence are alarmingly short, and Putin may be willing to risk it all.
Read moreRaluca Besliu looks at how evolving narratives of national history helped pave the way to war.
Read moreQuestioning the dividing line between East and West on LGBTQI+ emancipation.
Read moreA silent casualty of the indiscriminate Russian shelling of Ukraine is the environment, unleashing long-term threats to public health.
Read moreThe invasion of Ukraine has been accompanied by a sharp crackdown on dissent among Russian civil society, which was already under intense pressure.
Read moreA reading of the war in Ukraine without historical context, geopolitical actors, and protests across the region misses the point.
Read moreAs Vladimir Putin’s regime descends into dictatorship, Russia’s beleaguered independent media are fighting for survival.
Read moreThe invasion of Ukraine looks set to mark a turning point for EU policy on energy, defence, and security.
Read moreSince Russia has been looking east to lessen its dependence on the West, how much will EU and US sanctions hurt?
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