Stephen Kotkin: The Five Futures of Russia
And how America can prepare for whatever comes next.
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And how America can prepare for whatever comes next.
As the crisis of the Ukrainian military on the front has deepened, Kiev has intensified its attacks on Russian territories.
Two things are certain concerning Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. First, he was reelected as president in the rigged election that ran from March 15 to 17, 2024, by a resounding—if fraudulent—margin. Second, he is not immortal. He will die one day, and he is likely to die in office rather…
A West Point professor of Russian politics and foreign policy looks at the future of Russia without Putin.
According to the agency, Suez Canal transits by commercial cargo vessels in January has been 30 per cent lower from November levels, with liquefied natural gas (LNG) flows down a whopping 73 per cent, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) flows down 65 per cent, dry bulk down 27 per cent, and tankers—used for liquids like crude and fuels—falling 23 per cent.