Last week’s raid on Jehovah’s Witness campsite latest example of escalating crackdown in Russia on Jehovah’s witnesses targeted on basis of their faith.
Russia articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for democracy in Russia. Russia is not a functioning democracy. According to Freedom House, "limited political competition, assassination, and repression are used by dictator Vladimir Putin to maintain control". Also see our articles on Putin or on two of his public opponents Alexei Navalny and the punk band Pussy Riot.
New study shows links between Russian tweets and the release of hacked emails
On election security new study suggests Russian hacking of emails and sending provocative tweets are actually not separate but intertwined strategies.
New Senate Report on Russian Interference a blow to Trump
Tuesday, U.S Senate issued a new report on Russian interference detailing Russian efforts to boost Trump White House bid on social media in 2016.
Federal Government to States: Russia may focus on voter suppression in 2020
US Federal Gov warned state election officials Thursday it suspects Russia may focus on voter suppression as a means to interfere in 2020 presidential poll.
Democratic renewal: An ideological dimension to great power competition
Scholar argues that US power is being challenged by rivals like China that are keen to replace Washington as the one to write the rules of global conduct.
‘Gems, Warlords and Mercenaries’: Russia’s sharp power playbook in Africa
Russia lacks China’s muscle when it comes to trade and infrastructure but has a shrewd appreciation of the political needs of African dictators.
Russia left in political disarray after 20 Years of “Putinism”
What’s the balance sheet of 20 years of Putinism? Expert opinion suggests its been a journey from quasi-democracy to political disarray.
Trump told 2 top Russian officials in 2017 that he wasn’t bothered about Russia’s election meddling
President Trump told two senior Russian officials in a 2017 Oval Office meeting that he wasn’t bothered by Russia’s interference in the 2016 US election.
White House reportedly concealed transcripts of Trump phone calls with MBS, Putin
White House officials reportedly similarly restricted access to President Trump’s phone calls with the Saudi royal family and Russian President Putin.
Whistleblower complaint: polls show Americans in favor of impeachment
The whistleblower’s complaint which suggests Trump wanting dirt on Biden for military aid has led more Americans in favor of impeachment, polls show.