by Ji Kang Park | Oct 16, 2026 | George Mason University
Moldova is an interesting case of a country stuck between two major orientations. It has been tied with Moscow for centuries, getting colonized by the Russian Empire, and being a part of the Soviet Union up to 1991. Even after its independence, Moldova continued to be...
by David Sipos | Oct 8, 2026 | Boston University
Beginning September 18 and lasting three days, Russia held its first legislative elections since the start of its invasion of Ukraine. The results, a commanding majority for President Vladimir Putin’s allied United Russia, were a foregone conclusion:...
by Garrett White | Mar 29, 2026 | Suffolk University
Oftentimes to an outside, democratically minded observer, the durability of authoritarian rule seems perplexing. After all, why would anyone not rise up against a tyrant or dictator when their rights are infringed? The answer is simple: the economy. Looking at states...
by Milan Yadav | Oct 31, 2025 | University of Georgia
Private military companies (PMCs) have long blurred the line between state power and profit, but few have done so as effectively—or destructively—as the Wagner Group. Central to Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine, Wagner has since established itself as a force in...
by Ljubomir Filipovic | Oct 19, 2025 | Arizona State University
The relationship between religion and democracy is a complex one, which makes the interaction between religious communities and the state particularly nuanced. At times, churches act as pillars of authoritarian stability; at other times, they become the loudest voices...
