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Putinism and the European Far Right

Details: 19 January 2016; Alina Polyakova

It was recently reported that U.S. intelligence agencies will conduct a major investigation into how the Kremlin is infiltrating political parties in Europe with the goal of exploiting European disunity and undermining NATO. While the official results of this investigation are still long in the making, Russia's influence in Europe has already been thoroughly researched in the think-tank and academic world. As part of IMR's research series, we are publishing a paper that focuses on the relationship between the Putin doctrine and Europe's far-right parties. The paper, authored by Alina Polyakova, Ph.D., deputy director of the Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center at the Atlantic Council, was originally presented at the 2015 ASEEES Annual Convention.

Details: Media Must-Reads

Navalny’s Strange Freedom, Russian Cyberwar Against Ukraine, and Why Putin Loves Trump

9 – 15 January

Details: 16 January 2016

In this week’s media highlights, Masha Gessen writes in The New Yorker about Alexey Navalny’s special place in both the opposition movement and the Kremlin’s politics. In The New York Times, Ivan Krastev explains Vladimir Putin’s foreign policy and enthusiasm for Donald Trump.

Details: Book Reviews

Who Will Win in the New Cold War?

Details: 11 January 2016; Daniel Frey

Over the last few years, debates on whether Russia and the West are engaged in a New Cold War have intensified. Some analysts argue that the standoff is only a matter of rhetoric, while others, like Edward Lucas, author of the aptly named volume The New Cold War, believe that the global confrontation is real, and if the West doesn’t act soon, it is already lost.

Details: Media Must-Reads

IMR’s Best Analysis of 2015

Details: 29 December 2015

As 2015 draws to a close, IMR offers you a great holiday reading—top-10 analytical pieces that were published at our website throughout this year.

Details: News

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2016!

Details: 24 December 2015

The Institute of Modern Russia wishes you happy holidays!

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