Civil Society in Russia: Its Role under an Authoritarian Regime, Part III: The Leader and Society: Prospects for Change
Berls examines what the Russian people want in a leader and how well Vladimir Putin is doing in that role
Civil Society in Russia: Its Role under an Authoritarian Regime, Part II: Russian Society Today: Life, Opinions, Nostalgia
Berls explores life, opinions, and nostalgia in contemporary Russian society
Civil Society in Russia: Its Role under an Authoritarian Regime, Part I: The Nature of Russian Civil Society
In this essay, Berls explores the role of civil society in the authoritarian state.
The State of the Russian Economy: Balancing Political and Economic Priorities
Berls examines the state of the Russian economy and the challenges the Russian government
Strengthening Russia’s Influence in International Affairs, Part II: Russia and Its Neighbors: A Sphere of Influence or a Declining Relationship?
Berls examines Russia’s relations with those living in its shadows
Strengthening Russia’s Influence in International Affairs, Part I: The Quest for Great Power Status
Berls examines Russia’s efforts to regain its influence in international affairs and pursue its quest for great power status
Survival of the Russian State: Protecting It from Foreign and Domestic Threats, Part II
Berls digs deeper into the underlying internal and external factors that influence efforts to protect Russia from foreign and domestic threats.
Survival of the Russian State: Protecting It from Foreign and Domestic Threats, Part I
Berls examines how Russians assess the complex issues of survival of Russia and the policies the leadership pursues to protect Russia from foreign and domestic threats.
Putin and Regime Survival: Part II
Berls examines internal and external factors that have affected the nature and survival of Russia’s leaders and their regimes
Putin and Regime Survival: Part I
Berls examines how Putin has succeeded for more than 20 years in balancing and controlling three essential relationships