Despite its oft-repeated social democratic aspirations, Scotland is probably one of the most centralised states in Europe.
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Ukrainian And Polish History: Fighting The Empires
On February 24th, Russia started an unprovoked war against Ukraine. It has become one more attempt of the empire to demolish the Ukrainian state.
French election: World leaders congratulate Macron on victory
Many of the congratulatory comments given to President Macron following his re-election Sunday focused on European stability.
Experts: Swiss E-Vote System Is Improved, But Not Perfect
According to a research by independent experts, a proposed new online voting system in Switzerland still need technical upgrades.
Slovenia To Hold Election Amid Divisions Over Populist Path
Recent surveys show Jansa’s Slovenian Democratic Party is in tight race with Freedom Movement, a newly formed liberal-green party.
What We Get Wrong About Putin’s Motivations. And Money.
7 weeks into the Ukrainian invasion our collective media is still wasting time kvetching about Putin’s wealth and the oligarchs surrounding him.
How Russian Propaganda Dominates Chinese Social Media
Online platforms in China are awash with Russian propaganda on the Ukraine conflict, Beijing’s attempt to stoke anti-Western feelings.
Putin Falls Into The Dictator Trap
The risks of miscalculation are compounded, psychology research has shown, by the fact that power literally goes to your head, expert.
How China Is Backing Russia In Ukraine
Through a variety of information channels, Beijing is framing the conflict on Putin’s terms, promoting pro-Kremlin narratives.
PODCAST: Russia And Ukraine – How We Got Here
Was the war in Ukraine inevitable? What is Vladimir Putin trying to achieve? What does the conflict say about Ukraine as a democracy?