Russia

Russian Hacks in Trump’s America
Despite uncertainties about the hack, this situation reveals the correlation of political forces prior to Trump’s inauguration, a crisis within both political parties and tensions between the CIA and government.
Tatiana Cozzarelli
December 23, 2016The Carnage of Aleppo
Aleppo is a tragedy. Over a quarter million people have died in the confrontation between the rebels and the forces of the Syrian government. It would be unfair, however, to view them as being on the same level.
Juan C
December 23, 2016Three Hypotheses on the Assassination of the Russian Ambassador to Turkey
The assassination of Andrei Karlov, Russian Ambassador to Turkey, occurred against the backdrop of the civil war in Syria. In particular, it takes place amidst the dramatic turn of events following the seizure of Aleppo by Assad’s despotic regime, with the support of both Russia and Iran.
Claudia Cinatti
December 20, 2016Hillary Clinton’s New Cold War
With Donald Trump’s campaign in shambles, Hillary Clinton is racing toward the Presidency. But her rhetoric contains a danger of deepening hostility toward Russia and dangerous saber-rattling over the Middle East.
Wayne Deluca
October 12, 2016Russian Truck Drivers on Strike
They are fighting against a new tax that charges truckers for each kilometer they drive. In a sector where 80% are private trucks or tiny owners that hold two trucks at most, this new tax is perceived as a threat to living standards or even to their only means of survival.
Philippe Alcoy
December 17, 2015