Section: Research Organizations & Think Tanks about Ukraine
McCain and Montenegro: The Anatomy of a Conspiracy Theory
Just in case you thought the conspiracy theory that Russia secretly controls the US government is exclusively an affliction affecting the Democratic party, Sen. John McCain’s recent performance on the floor of the US Senate should disabuse you of this optimistic notion. Responding to Sen. Rand Paul’s blocking of a vote in favor of the...
Beware of What you Wish for: the Unconsidered EU Consensus on Russia
*This article was previously published in the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) The rift between Brussels and Moscow is deep. The Ukrainian war, the subsequent European Union (EU) sanctions and Russian counter-sanctions have dragged the bilateral relationship to its lowest point since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Strategic...
Lukashenka Lambastes Western ‘Fifth Column’
Protest groups plan more anti-government demonstrations this week. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
NATO-Serbia Relations: Still Defining the Modus Vivendi
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Kazakhstan’s government is using social media to tame rebellion
Until the mid-2000s, one would rarely associated the word “high-tech” with the country of Kazakhstan. Internet penetration hovered at 3% in 2005, and Kazakh authorities generally neglected the internet and social media. Liberalisation of the media market in the early 2000s changed that. Usage of new media increased the number of internet...
Please start taking the Russian disinformation threat seriously!
Open Letter of European security experts to Federica Mogherini …read more Source: Kharkiv Human Rights Protection...
Crimean journalist accused of contempt of court for demanding open trial
The first hearing into Russia’s trial in occupied Crimea of journalist Mykola Semena ended shortly after beginning on Monday, March 20, with the prosecution calling the defence ‘capricious’ and their demand for open hearings ‘contempt of court’. …read more Source: Kharkiv Human Rights Protection...
Russian Curling Players Switch Curling Stones for Cars
Vehicles participating in the Yekaterinburg tournament were safety-proofed to prevent accidents. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
The ‘Crimean question’ in Canada-Russia relations
The ‘Crimean question’ in Canada-Russia relationsEven though cherry-picking might be natural for media and politicians who seek to promote their own agenda, such approach could be counterproductive in resolving the Ukrainian standoff, an indicated by the debates over CrimeaEven though cherry-picking might be natural for media and...
Islamic Banking Could Be Coming to the North Caucasus
A newly launched business association will try to navigate between Islamic law and Russian legislation. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
