Soviet Russia
Russia's Fraught History With the False Promises of Democracy
Vladimir Putin has created a non-democratic model that leveraged the failures of previous attempts at democracy in its ascent to dominance.
Viewfinder: Memorial Restoration in Austria
Martina Hoffinger of Arte Aurelia gilding company restores letters on the Soviet Memorial at Schwarzenberg square, in Vienna, Austria, on April 11th, 2018.
Internal Strife Has Slowed Development in the Republic of Georgia
The West is ignoring a dangerous socio-political duality between pro-Western and pro-Soviet populations that continue to fester in the country.
Viewfinder: Marching in Ukraine to Commemorate a Long-Ago Fight Against Russia
A mass march takes place in Kiev, Ukraine, on January 29th, 2018, to mark the 100th anniversary of a battle near the the small Ukrainian city of Kruty.