Democracy and society | 25.09.2025 A gift for the Kremlin Europe’s proposed visa restrictions for Russians are fuelling a hostile view of the West — and playing straight into Putin’s hands
Work and digitalisation | 13.08.2025 End goal: total ctrl Moscow’s slow log-out of free speech is less a shutdown than a full system rewrite
Democracy and society | 19.02.2024 Ritual > election Putin’s only critical challenger is not allowed to run in the elections. Despite its power, the Kremlin is afraid of real alternatives
Foreign and security policy | 27.06.2023 Prigozhin: An outsider with an army The Wagner uprising – despite its short duration – has demonstrated the vulnerability of Putin's power system
Democracy and society | 26.05.2023 Russia’s social media battleground Since invading Ukraine, Russia has tightened restrictions around social media. But, not all is lost — there are regime-critical Russian actors at work
Democracy and society | 10.03.2023 A beacon of hope for Russia’s cultural scene The future of Russia’s once world-class culture doesn’t look bright. Its greatest hope lies in its creative music scene
Democracy and society | 17.11.2022 Why Putin’s regime is far from over Many in the West believe that the fall of the Putin system is imminent. But Russian experts are less optimistic
Foreign and security policy | 28.09.2022 Putin's cannon fodder Russia’s mobilisation represents a major rupture for its own people and is extremely unpopular. The EU must open its doors to conscientious objectors
Democracy and society | 06.09.2022 Not all is lost in Russia Those shaking their heads at the current passivity of Russians’ are advised to be patient and read their history books — a change is still possible
Foreign and security policy | 01.04.2022 How Russia has put itself at China’s mercy China’s neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine conflict does not come for free. How Russian experts view the relationship with the People’s Republic
Japan’s feminist reckoning In World War II, the Japanese Army forced women and girls into sexual slavery. With ‘Me too’ gaining momentum, it’s time to reckon with the past
Fewer walls, more bridges Calls for firewalls against the far right overlook a key truth: democracy is defended through debate, not isolation
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