Section: Transitions Online (EU)
Stargazing and Art in the North Caucasus
An art show in a remote observatory brings new perspectives on art, astronomy, and life in Russia. From The Guardian. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Too Much Corruption or Simply Too Much Talk of “Corruption”?
Making a distinction between informal transactions and truly destructive graft is crucial to understanding the challenge facing Ukraine. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Moscow Says It Foiled Another Ukrainian Plot in Crimea
Ukraine issues fierce denials of Russian claim to have apprehended a group of saboteurs in Sevastopol. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Eastern Europe Takes Stock of Trump Win
Reactions by regional leaders range from skeptical to ecstatic, reflecting societal rifts as severe as those Trump exploited on his way to the White House. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Lost and Found in Translation
Did Putin threaten to castrate a journalist? And why it matters to get it right. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Saakashvili Quits, Blasts Ukraine’s Entrenched Corruption
The ex-Georgian president’s resignation from his Ukrainian post marks the end of a bold experiment to end the country’s reputation as a hotbed of graft. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Words Fly Over Controversial Moscow Statue
Religious leader Vladimir honored, revolution ignored at the Kremlin as Kyiv accuses Russia of poaching its history. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Sneak Peeks at Russia’s New Crimean Bases
Ukraine fears that the new facilities and restored Soviet installations on the peninsula pose a growing security threat. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Lukashenka’s Unending Anti-Corruption Drive
The Belarusian president has carefully crafted his crusader image – a major factor in his staying power. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Russians Up in Arms Over Movie on Last Tsar’s Love Affair
Morality police have dubbed Matilda unpatriotic, pornographic, and hurtful to the feelings of believers. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
