“In war, fathers bury their sons”, but what about their daughters?
Madeleine discusses the discourse surrounding female conscription.
Russia
The obvious flaws in the Kremlin-US 28 point peace plan
Natalie discusses the 28 Point Peace Plan between Trump and Putin.
A holiday to the “Hermit Kingdom”: The re-opening of North Korea.
Madeleine discusses the re-opening of North Korea's borders.
Somebody tell the media, there’s a war in Ukraine.
Madeleine criticises the media's neglect of Ukraine.
Untangling the mess of Putin’s re-election: does anyone else stand a chance?
Claire Manning-Duignan discusses the opposition candidates to Putin in the ongoing Russian presidency election
Alexei Navalny: What his death means for Russia
Charlotte Lawrence explores the mystery around the death of Alexei Navalny and what it means for the future of Russia.
Xi and Putin – a faltering balancing act.
Joseph Spencer explores President Xi's changing position towards Russia as the war with Ukraine continues.
Street art and caricature – the fallen image of Russia’s ‘man of action’
Joseph Spencer reviews how street art and caricature have degraded Putin's authority following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
A Year Abroad Misadventure
Elizabeth Tomlinson writes about her year abroad cut short in Russia.
The impact of UK sanctions on Russian media – a justified response, or a step too far?
Tabitha Wilson explores the implementation of UK sanctions on Russian media.