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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​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.

How Russian Propaganda Dominates Chinese Social Media

by DC Editors - April 8, 2022

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Dictatorships, Europe, Russia, Ukraine

Who Are Russia’s Oligarchs And Can They Sway Putin?

by DC Editors - March 27, 2022

Who Are Russia’s Oligarchs And Can They Sway Putin?

After years of helping Putin dominate Russia, it is critical to assess the power that the oligarchs have over him has he attacks Ukraine.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Dictatorships, Russia, Worldwide Corruption

DeSantis’ Political Shock Jock Strays From Her Academic Roots

by Steve Schneider - March 25, 2022

The firebrand communications expert pushing out combative messages for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was not always a politically-motivated shock jock.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Russia, Ukraine

Russia Seeks 13-Year Jail Term For Kremlin Critic Navalny

by DC Editors - March 18, 2022

Russia Seeks 13-Year Jail Term For Kremlin Critic Navalny

Russian prosecutors asked a court to sentence Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny to 13 years on charges of fraud and contempt of court.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Alexei Navalny, Asia, Political Dissidents, Russia

Putin Falls Into The Dictator Trap

by DC Editors - March 18, 2022

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Europe, Russia, Vladimir Putin

How China Is Backing Russia In Ukraine

by DC Editors - March 16, 2022

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin

PODCAST: Russia And Ukraine – How We Got Here

by Jenna Spinelle - March 15, 2022

Was the war in Ukraine inevitable? What is Vladimir Putin trying to achieve? What does the conflict say about Ukraine as a democracy?

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin

The Time To Get Behind Alexeï Navalny Is Now

by Jack Jones - March 14, 2022

The time to get behind Alexeï Navalny is now

We are interdependent in our assumed divided lands. Praise for the imprisoned Navalny. Here is a man dedicated to justice and freedom for all.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Alexei Navalny, Asia, Europe, Political Dissidents, Russia, Ukraine

Russian Court Sentences Crimean Journalist To 19 Years In Prison

by DC Editors - March 13, 2022

Russian Court Sentences Crimean Journalist To 19 Years In Prison

On Thursday, March 10, the Southern District Military Court in the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don unjustly sentenced Bekirov.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Journalism and Free Speech, Russia

A Tale Of Two Dictators: The Stalinization Of Russia

by DC Editors - March 13, 2022

A Tale Of Two Dictators: The Stalinization Of Russia

Putin is a 21st-century tyrant, populist and nationalist, and a practitioner of 21st-century identity politics, whereas Stalin was a Marxist.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Dictatorships, Russia, Vladimir Putin

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