
The Pivot to the East Has Succeeded. But There Are Nuances
Vladislav Inozemtsev on how partnership with China has turned Russia into its technological vassal










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The ‘Dry Sponge’ of the Russian EconomyVladislav Inozemtsev on whether Russia can meaningfully revitalize its economy using windfall oil and gas revenue
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Russia’s Digital CrackdownOleg Loginov on the Kremlin’s push for full control over Russia’s internet
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How Russia’s Parliamentary Parties Are Preparing for the 2026 State Duma Elections: New People, LDPR, and A Just RussiaKsenia Smolyakova examines the current standing of three parliamentary parties as they head into the 2026 State Duma campaign
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EU’s 20th Sanctions Package: Third Countries in the Crosshairs?Vakhtang Partsvania on the EU’s latest bid to tighten the screws on sanctions-evasion infrastructure — and how far this new strategy can realistically go
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The Iron Man ReturnsAlexey Uvarov on the resurgence of Felix Dzerzhinsky in Russian public discourse
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Sustaining the War with RussiaEric Woods on Ukraine’s EU Lifeline and the Long-Term Limits of Attritional Warfare
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How Parties Are Preparing for the State Duma Elections: Second-Tier PartiesKsenia Smolyakova examines the condition of Russia’s smaller parties as they head into the 2026 State Duma campaign
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The Pivot to the East Has Succeeded. But There Are NuancesVladislav Inozemtsev on how partnership with China has turned Russia into its technological vassal
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Vladislav Inozemtsev Co-founder and Advisory Council Member, Center for Analysis and Strategies in Europe
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Eric Woods Independent researcher and consultant focused on security issues
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Ksenia Smolyakova Political Scientist, expert of the «Election Atlas» project
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Alexey Uvarov Political Scientist
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Vakhtang Partsvania Economist, Professor of Management at Caucasus University











