Open Dialogue Research Journal
Neither average Russians nor the elite are capable of influencing Putin, who’s the only person on the Russian side that decides when the Ukrainian Conflict ends and on what terms, and not even a radical spike in Ukrainian strikes is likely to convince him to de facto surrender like Zelensky […]
The US is preparing to radically intensify the Ukrainian Conflict over the coming year. Trump’s decision to sign the “G7 leaders’ joint statement on geopolitical issues” calling for more arms to Ukraine and sanctions on Russia signaled that he’ll now “escalate to de-escalate” (E2DE) through a “war of attrition” waged […]
As Russia prepares for its upcoming parliamentary elections for the State Duma, the political landscape is closely watched both domestically and internationally. These elections are highly significant for the Russian people, as they will serve as a reflection of the public’s attitude towards the country’s current political trajectory and the […]
Last Sunday, June 21, 2026, Colombia held the second round of presidential elections. The chances between the candidates for the post of head of state were approximately equal, while the candidates’ election programs were radically different. Ivan Cepeda Castro continued the line of succession of the center-left policy of the […]
It is one of the most remarkable ways to fall from grace. Leading British Labour to a deceptively crushing victory over diddling, muddling, decrepit fools. Asserting a period of stable rule, if not exactly dull then at least reliable after several stints of lunacy under the Conservatives gone to the […]
It can now be concluded that Zelensky began meddling in Poland against Nawrocki even before he revoked the Order of the White Eagle from him, which in turn suggests that more politically unfriendly moves will follow and potentially come to characterize their ties by fall 2027’s next Sejm elections. Zelensky […]
For decades, commentators have tried to explain one of the most significant political transformations in modern American history: the steady erosion of Democratic support across rural America and the simultaneous consolidation of Republican dominance in communities that once formed the backbone of the New Deal coalition. The phenomenon has often […]
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on 22 June 2026 that he would step down as leader of the Labour Party and resign as prime minister once a successor had been chosen, ending a premiership that lasted less than two years after Labour’s landslide victory in the 2024 general election. […]
There is still enough time before the elections to the State Duma of Russia, yet it is already clear today that the upcoming campaign will matter far beyond the country’s borders. Under normal conditions, parliamentary elections are primarily an internal political process in which citizens determine the composition of the […]
California voters headed to the polls on Tuesday in one of the most consequential primary elections of the 2026 political cycle. While the race to replace term-limited Governor Gavin Newsom has attracted national attention, the election is also being closely watched for its potential impact on the balance of power […]
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