The young love him; the old need him; and the opposition fear him. Putin has now 6 years, fair or foul, to lead his beloved Russia back to glory. His election has a huge impact on international geopolitics and for… Read More ›
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Syria: Did Russia Visit Help or Hinder Continued State-Sponsored Violence?
Its not clear what if anything emerged from Foreign Minister Lavrov’s visit to Syria this week, if anything the level of state-sponsored violence against its citizens has increased. What then was the content of the discussions? I find it impossible… Read More ›
Russian Naval Base in Tartus Syria: Reason for Veto and Current High-Level Visit
What Russia wants above all is a warm water port in the Indian Ocean or Mediterranean sea, but the Persian Gulf will do nicely thank you! Russia’s support for Assad’s corrupt regime is based on their interest in maintaining their… Read More ›
Putin’s Presidency heralds “Mother Russia” Ideologically-Led Foreign Policy
The political and media discourse surrounding Putin’s bid for Presidency has been wary and careful, highlighting his appeal as a strong Russian nationalist that has prioritized the return of Mother Russia as a powerful and dynamic global leader, one that… Read More ›
