Belarus: The Protests of the Social Parasites

Rejeanne Lacroix investigates the implementation of the social parasite tax in Belarus and the subsequent nationwide protests. She reflects upon possible political strategies for the former Soviet country.

The Dichotomy : Perception of Russia

Operations, Sha Lalapet October 20, 2016 Sha Lalapet

Is our understanding of #Russia a part of a larger plan? @Sha Lalapet explores Russia’s history and economics, in an effort to shed light into the workings behind Russia

Through Ukraine’s Eyes: Interview with Dr. Taras Kuzio, Part I

Canada, Diplomatic Relations, Eastern Europe and Russia, France, Hinna Hatif, Intelligence & National Security, International Relations, Kelly Rahardja, NATO, Russia, Security, Syria, Ukraine, Western Europe December 11, 2015 Kelly Rahardja

In Part I of this exclusive interview, Dr. Taras Kuzio talks about what the Paris attacks, Minsk II, and Russia’s intervention in Syria mean for Ukraine, as well as NATO’s involvement in the Ukraine conflict.

Women in Russia: Where Do They Stand?

Eastern Europe and Russia, Infographic, Kelly Rahardja, Rights, Russia, Society, Women, Women in Security December 9, 2015 Kelly Rahardja

Kelly Rahardja examines women’s rights in Russia in her latest infographic.

NATO Enlargement Eastwards: Not Just a Matter of Geopolitics (Part II)

Defense, Eastern Europe and Russia, Europe, International Relations, NATO, Peace & Security, Russia, Ukraine, Živilė Marija Vaicekauskaitė November 26, 2015 Zivile Marija Vaicekauskaite

In Part 2 of this series, Živilė Marija Vaicekauskaite continues her examination of why Ukraine has not been offered a Membership Action Plan at this time.

NATO Enlargement Eastwards: Not Just a Matter of Geopolitics (Part I)

Eastern Europe and Russia, International Relations, NATO, Peace & Security, Ukraine, Živilė Marija Vaicekauskaitė November 25, 2015 Zivile Marija Vaicekauskaite

In Part I of this series, Živilė Marija Vaicekauskaite examines why the Baltic States were invited to join NATO, and why Ukraine has not been offered a Membership Action Plan at this time.

The Contest for Economic Supremacy in Central Asia

Central Asia, Eastern Europe and Russia, Russia, Sandy Vingoe, Security, Trade and the Economy October 28, 2015 Sandy Vingoe

The entry of Chinese business into Central Asia has triggered a struggle for economic supremacy between Moscow and Beijing. Sandy Vingoe discusses what this would mean for the region.