The Roots of Russian Conduct and Occasional Essays on Contemporary Russian Issues are two series of essays by Robert E. Berls, Jr., Senior Advisor on Russia and Eurasia at the Nuclear Threat Initiative. Written for those interested in international relations and Russia specifically, the essays offer insights and information about a country that for many remains, as Winston Churchill famously said, “a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma.”
Berls looks at prospects for Russia after Putin and offer some possible scenarios that Russia could face when the reign of Vladimir Putin comes to an end.
Berls explores the fate of Vladimir Putin and his ability, his plans, and even his desire to hold on to power until 2024 and perhaps beyond.
Berls examines what the Russian people want in a leader and how well Vladimir Putin is doing in that role
Berls explores life, opinions, and nostalgia in contemporary Russian society
In this essay, Berls explores the role of civil society in the authoritarian state.
Berls examines the state of the Russian economy and the challenges the Russian government
Berls examines Russia’s relations with those living in its shadows
Berls examines Russia’s efforts to regain its influence in international affairs and pursue its quest for great power status
Berls digs deeper into the underlying internal and external factors that influence efforts to protect Russia from foreign and domestic threats.
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