Analysis

This listing contains all the analytical materials posted on the Russia Matters website. These include: RM Exclusives, commissioned by Russia Matters exclusively for this website; Recommended Reads, deemed particularly noteworthy by our editorial team; Partner Posts, originally published by our partners elsewhere; and Future Policy Leaders, pieces by promising young scholars and policy thinkers. Content can be filtered by genre and subject-specific criteria and is updated often. Gradually we will be adding older Recommended Reads and Partner Posts dating back as far as 2011.
Clues from Russian Views

The Rise of Russia’s Foreign Trade Middlemen

Alexandra Prokopenko, Alexander Kolyandr November 02, 2024 Partner Posts
Up to 80% of Russia’s cross-border payments now rely on costly middlemen as financial sanctions cripple traditional banking channels. While this workaround keeps trade moving, it raises costs for businesses and consumers, highlighting the sanctions’ slow but effective impact on Russia’s economy.
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The U.S. Shouldn’t Dismiss BRICS Challenge

Alexander Gabuev, Oliver Stuenkel October 29, 2024 Partner Posts
While often dismissed, BRICS nations are working to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar and gain strategic flexibility, highlighting waning U.S. dominance. To counter this, the U.S. should address its financial stability and collaborate with nations like India and Brazil to make the current global order more inclusive and resilient.
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The Current State of American Studies in the Russian Federation

The Monterey Trialogue Podcast October 23, 2024 Partner Posts
In this episode of the Monterey Trialogue Podcast, host Peter Slezkine and guest Dmitry Novikov discuss the current state of American studies in Russia.
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What Assad’s Fall Means for Russia in the Middle East

Thomas Graham October 12, 2024 Partner Posts
While the situation remains unstable, Moscow is unlikely to abandon its strategic foothold in the Middle East, as doing so would undermine its regional influence and Putin’s domestic image.
Competing Views on Russia

Trump on Russia: In His Own Words

RM Staff October 10, 2024 RM Exclusives
From 2016 to 2024, check out our newly updated compilation of Donald Trump's views on Russia, Ukraine, nuclear arms and much more.
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How Western Curbs on Russian Oil Revenue Benefit China

Paul Saunders, Harry Stevens October 03, 2024 RM Exclusives
Western attempts to hit Russia's oil and gas industry in response to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine have saved China nearly $16 billion between March 2022 and June 2024 by purchasing Russia’s oil and fuel exports at below-market prices.
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Will a Ceasefire Remain Elusive? Assessing Negotiation Readiness in Russia-Ukraine War

Marat Atnashev, Arvid Bell September 25, 2024 RM Exclusives
In the current phase of the war, the strategies of key parties—Ukraine, Russia, NATO, China and others—are predominantly shaped by their “best alternative to a negotiated agreement” (BATNA), rather than a thorough exploration of each other’s underlying interests.
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In Search of a Harris Foreign Policy

Thomas Graham September 11, 2024 RM Exclusives
What principles would guide Kamala Harris's foreign policy decision-making—particularly on Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia—and what issues would she prioritize, if elected president? On those and related questions she has offered little grist for reflection.
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Quest for Peace in Israel and Ukraine

Back Story with Dana Lewis September 11, 2024 Partner Posts
In this episode of Back Story with Dana Lewis, Prof. Masha Hedberg says the options for resolving the war in Ukraine are many, but neither side appears willing to put the brakes on now, but maybe later this year.
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The Russian International Affairs Council and Russia's Pivot to Asia

The Monterey Trialogue Podcast September 11, 2024 Partner Posts
In this episode of the Monterey Trialogue Podcast, host Peter Slezkine and guest Andrey Kortunov discuss the work of the Russian International Affairs Council with BRICS and the Global South and Russian outlooks on its strategic pivot to Asia.
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Comparing Pathways to Peace in Ukraine

Masha Hedberg August 30, 2024 RM Exclusives
How can the war in Ukraine end? Is a negotiated settlement possible? If so, what would it take to achieve it? This review of 25 peace proposals examines the range of options on the table and assesses their viability as effective blueprints for ending the war.
Competing Views on Russia

Tim Walz on Russia and Ukraine

RM Staff August 20, 2024 RM Exclusives
What has Kamala Harris's VP pick said and done regarding Russia, Ukraine and the rest of the former post-Soviet space? Check out our compilation to find out.
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