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Putin’s pursuit of a “Russian world” is rekindling Serbian expansionism in the Balkans.

In 2014, former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger wrote in Washington Post that Ukraine should function as a bridge between the East and the West, rather than becoming "either side's outpost against the other". That insight was ignored by the...

Russia’s New Crises on the Periphery Editor’s Note: Despite its success in meddling in U.S. elections and European politics, Russia faces many problems closer to home. In particular, it has tried to maintain influence in many former Soviet republics, but 2020 proved a difficult year for Moscow. MIT’s Carol Saivetz examines Russia’s problems and explains how Russia has tried to manage them. Daniel Byman *** Since the collapse of the Soviet Union in December 1991, Russia has sought to maintain its sway in the post-Soviet space despite numerous upheavals. It has worked to solidify bilat...

Posted on January 22, 2021. Igor Zevelev on what awaits the United States after the storming of the Capitol. The Trumpists’ desperate protests, which escalated into a riot and storming of the Capitol, led to the consolidation of the American ruling class. Irreconcilable political opponents — Democrats and Republicans — looked into the abyss and were horrified. They retreated and closed ranks. The interrupted session of Congress continued after just a few hours, and the Electoral College vote was approved. The most influential Republicans, including Vice President Mike Pence and Senate R...