The Ukrainian-Russian Church Split: Christian Schism 2.0 Elizabeth Franceschini Feb 4, 2019 "While the church split has been praised by Ukrainian government officials and nationalists alike, many have spoken…
Moscow’s Urbanist Authoritarianism Nikita Buchko Feb 4, 2019 Moscow's recent urban mega-projects and municipal works have transformed it into a welcoming and bright metropolis.…
Known Unknowns: Israeli Power and Russian Permission in Syria Sarah Farb Jan 27, 2019 In the most recent flare-up between Israel and Iran in Syria, Russia said everything about its dubious relationship…
Easy as ABC? Not in Kazakhstan Nikita Buchko Jan 1, 2019 Montrealers and out-of-province students alike may marvel at the complex linguistic politics of Quebec – but the…
North Macedonia: The Implications and Process of Changing the Name Rachel Nixon Nov 26, 2018 For nearly thirty years the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (called the FYROM officially at the UN and the…
The Return of Cold War Nuclear Politics? Andy S. Lee Nov 25, 2018 On October 20th, 2018, US President Donald Trump announced that the United States of America would be withdrawing…
La résurgence des camps de concentration en Russie William Stevens Nov 22, 2018 En raison des motivations politiques et sociales de la Russie, et des coutumes hétéronormatives trop engrenées, la…
How Trump Has Given Dictators the Carte Blanche Brianna Proceviat Nov 17, 2018 “The worst cover-up ever”, said Donald Trump to CNN when asked to respond to the Saudi Arabian government’s claims…
Vladimir Putin’s Popularity and Russia’s Autocratic Past Ethan Fogel Nov 14, 2018 According to a new Levada poll, Vladimir Putin's approval rating has dropped to 66%, its lowest level since 2013.…
Germans, Gazprom, and Gas: How a Minor Pipeline Became a Major Pain Nikita Buchko Nov 13, 2018 The Nord Stream pipeline snakes across the depths of the Baltic sea, stretching from St. Petersburg to Northern…