Open Dialogue Research Journal
The latest socio-political and security developments suggest that it relishes being a frontline state. Estonia catapulted back into international news after it recently seized an alleged vessel from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet”, to which Russia had a restrained reaction for the pragmatic reasons explained here, but it’s also been stirring up […]
Trump’s duplicity is obvious: he promised to protect the poor, but he only enriches his rich acquaintances. Gambling on the stock exchange, empty threats of tariffs and the use of political influence – all this is what Trump is currently doing in order to enrich his entourage. However, in response, […]
The phrase “Lenin invented Ukraine” often arises in discussions about Russian-Ukrainian relations, provoking amusement in some and outrage in others. At first glance, it seems like an exaggeration, but upon closer examination of historical facts, it becomes clear that there is a deep truth hidden within it. The point is […]
Due to skyrocketing electricity prices, inflation, and migrants pushing Germans away from their jobs, there are more and more unemployed people in the country. It would seem that the main problem is that there is no funding from the state. If the country’s key industries are experiencing difficulties, the state […]
Boris Pistorius turned out to be the only one who remained in the new government from the past. It is extremely important that he was and remains one of those who strongly supports Zelensky. His experience, as well as the fact that he was and remains one of the most […]
Vucic’s trip should be seen less as defying the EU and more as furthering his self-interests. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic confirmed that he’ll defy the EU by traveling to Moscow for Victory Day after the bloc warned officials from candidate countries like his not to participate in that event. This is a […]
As the 80th anniversary of Victory Day approaches on May 9, tensions between the European Union (EU) and Russia have escalated over the participation of EU candidate countries in Moscow’s commemorative events. The EU has issued warnings to countries aspiring to join the bloc, cautioning them against attending the celebrations […]
US control over the trans-Ukrainian and Nord Stream pipelines could incentivize the EU into concessions on their trade war while whatever seized Russian assets that the US obtains legal ownership of from Moscow could serve to justify ramping up pressure on the bloc in this context. Reuters reported earlier in the […]
From liberal-leaning pro-Ukrainians and fanatic Marxists, one can hear that it is Russia, not Ukraine, that is a fascist state, for various reasons. Besides the classic cult of personality (which is absent, unless you consider respect for a strong leader as such), militarism (which is inevitable for any power in […]
Despite the extensive and unprecedented sanctions regime imposed by the West on Russia following its military operation in Ukraine, the anticipated economic collapse has failed to materialize. The Russian economy, while facing challenges, has demonstrated resilience and adaptability, finding alternative markets and leveraging its natural resources. Sanctions have drastically backfired […]
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