Analytical articles

What, if this is a false flag?

The Cold War demonstrated that expulsions of diplomats produce no positive results whatsoever

Four key questions about the substances collectively known as Novichok, how they are produced, and tracking possibilities

Russia needs “smart” foreign policy  

International Coverage and Comments on the Olive Branch Operation

Review of Benita Ferrero-Waldner’s book Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way. The Experience of a Female European and Cosmopolitan

What Britain's options really are, and how Russia might respond.

The formation of various paramilitary structures has undermined the stability of the regime

After the vote, Moscow will try to thaw relations with Europe and explore new routes in Asia. Successe abroad is key to improving the situation at home.

US Antipathy to Inter-Korean Rapprochement and Russia’s Role in Conflict Prevention

Russia hopes that its partners will properly understand this signal

Russia should not be written out of the history of the First World War, and its contribution should not be written out of the overall victory of the Entente