Author Archives: David Isenberg

Russia Has Reached a Dead End

Posted on July 4, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russia Has Reached a Dead End An indifferent response to a warlord’s march on Moscow heralds the dawning realization that Russia has no good way out in Ukraine. By Greg Yudin… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Is Vladimir Putin’s power coming to an end?

Posted on July 4, 2023 by David Isenberg

0:20 / 17:22 Is Vladimir Putin’s power coming to an end? | 60 Minutes Australia 60 Minutes Australia 5.31M subscribers 1,230,658 views Jul 2, 2023 #60MinutesAustralia Subscribe here: http://9Soci.al/chmP50wA97J Full Episodes:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Dissolving Prigozhin’s Presence in Russia

Posted on July 4, 2023 by David Isenberg

Dissolving Prigozhin’s Presence in Russia Including Wagner Group and his media companies Jul 4, 2023 This image, posted July 1, 2023 on the Prigozhin PMC Wagner Telegram channel shows the removal… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Marine veteran killed by Russian missile strike on restaurant in Ukraine

Posted on July 4, 2023 by David Isenberg

Marine veteran killed by Russian missile strike on restaurant in Ukraine More than a dozen Americans have died in Ukraine since February 2022. By Jeff Schogol | Published Jul 3, 2023… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Could Putin Lose Power?

Posted on July 3, 2023 by David Isenberg

Newsletter The Weekend Essay Could Putin Lose Power? Regime stability is a funny thing. One day it’s there; the next day, poof—it’s gone. By Keith Gessen July 1, 2023 Photograph by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Mutiny Could Be a Gift to Putin

Posted on July 3, 2023 by David Isenberg

The Mutiny Could Be a Gift to Putin Prigozhin’s revolt has exposed significant flaws in the Russian system—but won’t keep the Kremlin from responding with yet more repression. By Alexander Gabuev… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Power of a Failed Revolt

Posted on July 3, 2023 by David Isenberg

Radio Atlantic The Power of a Failed Revolt Staff writers Anne Applebaum and Tom Nichols discuss the week’s events in Russia. By Hanna Rosin STRINGER / AFP / Getty June 29,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Prigozhin’s Escapade: What We Know, What We Don’t Know, and What Conclusions We Can Draw

Posted on July 3, 2023 by David Isenberg

Prigozhin’s Escapade: What We Know, What We Don’t Know, and What Conclusions We Can Draw By Sergey Parkhomenko on June 26, 2023 Prigozhin had succeeded at creating the largest group of mercenaries, one that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Smart Take | What Happens to Prigozhin and the Wagner Group Now?

Posted on July 3, 2023 by David Isenberg

Smart Take | What Happens to Prigozhin and the Wagner Group Now? June 27, 20232:19 Kennan Institute Security and DefenseConflict Resolution and PeacebuildingRussiaUkraine William Pomeranz, Director of the Wilson Center’s Kennan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Putin, the Weak Strongman. Part II

Posted on July 3, 2023 by David Isenberg

Putin, the Weak Strongman. Part II By Boris Grozovski on June 30, 2023 Kennan Institute Conflict Resolution and PeacebuildingRussia Yerevan, Armenia —October 1, 2019: Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting of the Supreme… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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