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Russian was in retreat even before the full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine four years ago. Its imperial behavior has accelerated the process.
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May 5, 2026
Sunset for the Russian Language
Russian was in retreat even before the full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine four years ago. Its imperial behavior has accelerated the process.
March 17, 2026
Sausage and the Language of Belarusian Dictatorship
Despite being freed by the Belarusian dictatorship, Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski says the West should recognize hostage diplomacy as a dead end.
December 15, 2025
Joy Division: Belarus
Good news on political prisoners masks alarming geopolitical shifts.
October 27, 2025
Toy Story: Grounded
Balloons from Belarus close Lithuania’s airports—and set a dangerous precedent.
September 26, 2025
Lukashenka’s Hollow Concessions
The release of political prisoners in Belarus is welcome, but signals no real change. The country remains a Russian dependency.
August 14, 2025
The Rugged Road to Democracy in Belarus
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Belarusian opposition leader-in-exile, and two Belarusian CEPA Fellows, Katia Glod, and Maryia Sadouskaya-Komlach, laid out a possible path forward.
August 4, 2025
Russia Marshals its Strength for Zapad-2025
The West must keep a close eye on the upcoming Zapad-2025 military exercise amid clear signs that the Kremlin is preparing for a broader confrontation with NATO.
July 17, 2025
Belarusian Prisoner Releases: The Dictator’s Gambit
The regime is probing to see if the West will make concessions. There are good grounds for skepticism.
July 1, 2025
The West’s Golden Opportunity to Split Russia’s ‘Deathbed Alliance’
Coordinated Western efforts to persuade Eurasian nations to reduce ties to Russia would diminish Moscow's influence and vex the Kremlin.