Biznesslanch in ‘War on the Rocks’
A quick heads up: I published an article in War on the Rocks on the effect that Russian domestic politics have on U.S. sanctions on Russia. New prospects are likely in response to... READ MORE
EU Election Manifesto Mapping
I’ve long been interested with how political parties position themselves on issues. It’s an exercise that requires balancing a number of different goals. Parties generally want to attract voters, so staking out a... READ MORE
Russia’s Motivations in the Kerch Strait
Russia’s detention of three Ukrainian naval vessels and the temporary blocking of the Kerch strait are an escalation of tension between the two countries. The question is: why do it? So far, two... READ MORE
Election results thrown out in Russia’s Far East
Local election officials nullified the results of a gubernatorial run-off election in Primoriye Krai in Russia’s Far East for the first time since 1996, according to media reports. A suspicious uptick in last-minute... READ MORE