Blood, gas, and the big picture
President Vladimir Putin wants the world to know that Russia is back. He wants the world to recognize that Russia is a global power that is to be treated with respect. Most of all, he wants a victory
- 27 September 2012
Day-to-day politics in Russian-dominated South Ossetia now a laughing stock
Lenoid Tivilov's election represents not a victory for self-determination and democracy but rather the triumph of a Soviet-era cocktail of Russian expansionism, intimidation and ethnic cleansing
- 10 April 2012
The Eurasianist answer to Russia’s discontents
Western politicians will have to be creative in gauging policies of principled engagement against the coming manifestations of the Kremlin’s Eurasianism
- 19 January 2012
Russian spy services in competition
As we look forward to another six or more years of Putin, Russia's spy services are in fierce competition. And it could be bad news for the UK
- 11 January 2012
Challenging Russia: Why the West needs to be more intelligent in its approach
Putin’s world view and methods of operating need to be challenged by those of us who believe in the power of democracy, the rule of law and freedom of the individual. But Georgia is not the place to ground that challenge.
- 30 September 2011
Master of the puppets to return to the Kremlin
Last week’s announcement that Vladimir Putin will run for President in 2012 shows the transition from democracy to dictatorship in Russia is complete. But the West continues to put its head in the sand.
- 29 September 2011
Film Review: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Film directed by Tomas Alfredson, Screenplay Bridget O'Connor, Peter Straughan based on the novel by John le Carré. 4* out of 5, writes Alex Radzyner
- 20 September 2011
Libya, Chess, Life, Risk, Analysis
Former British Ambassador Charles Crawford discusses the fluid situation in Libya where a gruesome stalemate, that appeared so likely, looks to have given way in favour of the rebels.
- 22 August 2011
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