Russia

Explaining the risks of Russia’s decision to suspend the New START nuclear treaty with the US, and the wider implications for international relations.

Mathieu Boulegue explains the impact of Russia’s war against Ukraine on the Arctic governance, and what must be done to address growing polar insecurity.

James Nixey, director of the Russia and Eurasia programme at Chatham House, explores whether sanctions have been effective in deterring Russia.

Russia’s policies for the polar regions overlap and are increasingly becoming militarized, as the perception of threats to Russian national interests grows.

Exploring key questions around Putin issuing what was interpreted as a threat to use nuclear weapons against NATO countries if they interfere in Ukraine.

James Nixey outlines the likelihood or not of a victory for Russia in its war on Ukraine.

Over time it has become clear Russia is unwilling to settle its borders with Ukraine and acknowledge its territorial integrity as an independent state.

James Nixey addresses whether there are political divisions in Ukraine or if the country is united in its fight for independence.

Explaining the history, purpose, and political background to the Eurasian Economic Union.

Exploring the definition of kleptocracy, the motivations behind it, why it flourishes in certain societies, and its global impact.

Aanu Adeoye outlines how the invasion of Ukraine is affecting perceptions of Russia across the Africa region.

Professor Andrew Dorman explores the reasons why Turkey might want to block Finland and Sweden from joining NATO.

Professor Andrew Dorman explores the impact of Finland and Sweden potentially joining the military alliance.

Explaining the likely reasons behind India’s abstention from various procedural votes relating to the Ukraine conflict.

Explaining what war crimes are and how, in the circumstances of Ukraine, could war crimes be prosecuted.

Exploring key questions about chemical and biological weapons as, although large-scale use in Ukraine appears unlikely, concerns remain about targeted attacks.

Marianne Schneider-Petsinger explains how Russia may try to use cryptocurrencies and its ‘digital rouble’ to evade international sanctions.

Experts explain how key sectors in Georgia can work together to counter disinformation tactics.

Dr Patricia Lewis, director of the International Security programme at Chatham House, explores the question of both biological and chemical weapons in Ukraine.

As Russia is using Belarus in its invasion of Ukraine, experts analyze the role of Aliaksandr Lukashenka’s regime, and its impact on Belarusian sovereignty.

Policymakers and analysts clinging to the mantra of ‘Minsk implementation’ must learn hard lessons about why this agreement is no diplomatic silver bullet.

Kazakhstan is reeling from the aftershock of the largest and bloodiest unrest it has seen since independence. Without fundamental reform, protests will return.

Examining the key questions around Russia’s strategy and military movements, and the likely developments in the next few weeks.

Explaining the two countries’ intertwined histories, the armed conflicts in Crimea and the Donbas region, and disputes over gas supplies.

Authors of a new research paper offer an overview of Russia’s modern military capabilities and advanced technologies in key sectors.

Keir Giles offers key principles and recommendations for effective deterrence against Russia’s actions.

James Nixey and Annette Bohr explain why the belief that the Western countries should normalize their relations with Russia in order to counter the rise of China is wrong.

Orysia Lutsevych explains why the myth that Crimea was always Russian is wrong.

Ekaterina Schulmann and Nikolai Petrov outline two myths common in the Western policy debate on Russia.

James Sherr, Keir Giles and Duncan Allan explain how misconceptions about Russia and its leadership negatively impact policy.

Arrested officials are serving as scapegoats following battlefield failures in Russia’s war on Ukraine.

The Pulitzer-Prize winning author tells Ben Horton how super-rich autocrats cooperate in organized networks to subvert the liberal democratic order – and what the world must do to stop them.

Moscow’s agents are trying to destabilize Ukraine’s supporters – but while the Baltic states and Finland are boldly countering Russian espionage, others are more reticent, reports Helen Fitzwilliam.

Anne Applebaum joins the podcast to discuss the threat posed to democracy by a network of authoritarian governments around the world.

The surprise raid has put talk of concessions to Moscow on hold. Kyiv hopes it will also defuse fears of Russian escalation.

The prisoner exchange is a victory for diplomacy, but we should not assume that justice has prevailed.

A shrinking army risks the UK’s ability to fulfil its roles within the alliance. Boosting spending on recruitment, retention and upgrading capabilities is essential to maintaining a leadership role.

Even as Russia bombs Ukrainian cities with murderous effect, Moscow is on the diplomatic offensive. Putin hopes to exploit division among Kyiv’s allies – but is also fearful of a Trump presidency.

The NATO summit in Washington is an opportunity for Western leaders to push for innovative deterrence mechanisms against Russia’s war machine.

Candidates to be Iran’s next president are quick to play down the special friendship that was sought by president Raisi.

A growing arms trade between Moscow and Pyongyang together with North Korea’s nuclear ambitions are increasingly urgent issues for the United States, South Korea, and Japan.

Dr Fareed Zakaria, host of CNN’s Fareed Zakaria GPS, in conversation with Chatham House director Bronwen Maddox.

Speculation that Dyumin could succeed Putin has been considerable. But there is no reason to suppose Russia’s president will signal his intentions regarding his replacement.

Georgia has been captured by a tiny elite – and, one way or another, by Russia.

Russia makes a growing contribution to China’s economy. And the war in Ukraine helps Beijing undermine US diplomacy.

Russia’s courting of the Global South goes beyond an attempt to avoid sanctions. It is seeking to de-Westernize the global order.

The next six years will show whether Putin is willing to allow technocrats outside his personal sphere to take over the system he created.

Backing down in the face of Russian threats is the worst option. The UK should join France in using strategic ambiguity.

Are we seeing a resurgence of the threat posed by nuclear weapons, given recent events in the Middle East and rhetoric from world leaders?

The nuclear threat is resurgent – more must be done to avert the havoc of escalation.

The case of Britons allegedly working for Russian intelligence is just one example of how Moscow is actively disrupting normal life in Europe and the Baltic region.

The $300 billion of immobilized assets can only partly address the cost of Ukraine’s survival and reconstruction. There should be no qualms about confiscating it.

The G7 must weigh the benefits of confiscation against potentially large but uncertain costs.

Alliance countries need better understanding of the risks to their undersea infrastructure, and improved signalling to deter Russian sabotage and hybrid attacks.

With a UN Security Council increasingly stymied by great power politics, the US and its regional allies must lead efforts to constrain an increasingly dangerous North Korea.

The UK’s new strategy highlights how clarity of purpose, careful calibration and flexibility can help ensure sanctions regimes are effective.

Some will participate to win prizes, or because they must. Others will boycott. The outcome is certain, but the suggestion to show up, supported by Navalny, may be the last best hope for protest.

Containing Russia requires a holistic view of Black Sea security that considers how this is interlinked with the security of adjacent regions.

Some hoped the war would pivot Astana’s foreign policy towards the West – but economic ties with Moscow have deepened.

Alexei Navalny’s death leaves more questions than answers about the future of Russia. Why?