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Russia and Georgia

Nothing Is Alien

The 2018/2019 world political season ended in an atmosphere of some fated madness, with tragedies degrading into a farce in line with Hegel’s trite aphorism. But the atmosphere of farce makes everyone fear that the situation may spiral out of control for the most trivial of reasons.

Fyodor A. Lukyanov

Will Saakashvili Retain Power?

Saakashvili believes he cannot and should not leave power until he realizes his vision for Georgia.

Fyodor A. Lukyanov

The Russian-Georgian war as a turning point

President Dmitry Medvedev made a remarkable statement during a speech to military officers in southern Russia early this week.

Fyodor A. Lukyanov

Georgia’s risky decision to recognize the Circassian genocide

The Georgian parliament has voted to recognize the 1864 genocide against the Circassian people in the Russian Empire.

Fyodor A. Lukyanov

Two years after Five-Day War

Merely two years have passed since the Five-Day War, but it seems much longer, because the international situation has changed dramatically over these years.

Fyodor A. Lukyanov

Russia and the West: Is Confrontation Inevitable?

Russia and the West are not – yet – in a confrontation. Confrontation would
be unnecessary, mutually
damaging and potentially dangerous;
but the possibility exists. We tried to become partners and allies. That
turned out to be unrealistic.