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Early in 1968, a nuclear-armed Soviet submarine sank in the waters off Hawaii, hundreds of miles closer to American shores than it should have been. Compelling evidence strongly suggests that the sub sank while attempting to fire a nuclear missile.

In today’s chaotic world, where the multiplication of information sources creates competing narratives, credibility is the key to winning the war of ideas. This is the reason why governments and corporations resort to astroturfing - creation of ostensibly grassroots movements set up to advance political agendas and commercial campaigns. The democratization of information and polarization of politics offer a perfect storm.

In September 1984, Lisa Paul, an American college student and nanny living in Moscow, entered Inna Meiman’s house for her first Russian language lesson. And so began a two–year friendship and a fight for Inna’s life. In Swimming in the Daylight, Lisa chronicles her friend’s struggle to shed her refusenik status, obtain a visa to America, and find medical treatment for her malignant cancer. Inna endured a perverse reality as a citizen of the Soviet Union....

From the acclaimed author of JFK and Vietnam comes a book that uncovers the government's role in the Kennedy assassination more clearly than any previous inquiry. What was the extent of the CIA's involvement with Lee Harvey Oswald? Why was Oswald's file tampered with before the assassination of John F. Kennedy? And why did significant documents from that file mysteriously disappear? Oswald and the CIA answers these questions, not with theories, but with information from the primary sources themselves.

Vi racconto la Russia attraverso le sue storie

"Book and man are brilliant, passionate, optimistic and impatient . . . Outstanding." —The Economist The landmark exploration of economic prosperity and how the world can escape from extreme poverty for the world's poorest citizens, from one of the world's most renowned economists Hailed by...

Immerse yourself in a captivating collection of Russian peasant tales, where each story unveils the resilience and complexity of human nature. In The Deserted Mine, the fate of trapped miners rests with a man who has not uttered a word in a decade. Mahmouds Family explores the harrowing choices faced by a man torn between duty and love as escaping prisoners of war are condemned to death. A Misunderstanding follows a young womans quest for solace from her troubled past in a convent. Finally, in The Luck of Ivan the Forgetful, an incorrigible criminal seizes a chance for freedom in the depths of...

Dive into the most comprehensive projection of Russia’s population and ethnic landscape by the year 2070. This meticulous analysis goes far beyond national totals, providing granular, region-by-region estimates for every Oblast, Okrug, and Autonomous Region.

A pioneering exploration of four cities where East meets West and past becomes future: St. Petersburg, Shanghai, Mumbai, and Dubai. Every month, five million people move from the past to the future. Pouring into developing-world “instant cities” like Dubai and Shenzhen, these urban newcomers confront a modern world cobbled together from fragments of a West they have never seen. Do these fantastical boomtowns, where blueprints spring to life overnight on virgin land, represent the dawning of a brave new world? Or is their vaunted newness a mirage?

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Dive into A Short History of Russia by Lucy Cazalet, a captivating introduction to the vast tapestry of Russian history. This insightful narrative not only highlights key events and milestones but also delves deeper into the influential figures whose ideas and triumphs have shaped Russian culture and politics. Spanning from the 9th century A.D. to 1906, the book chronicles the rise of the nation leading up to the establishment of the first State Parliament (Duma or –î—É–º–∞) and the tumultuous times that followed, culminating in the dramatic fall of the Romanov dynasty. (summary ...

Comment étudier la Russie après 2022 ? Des chercheuses et des chercheurs français·es racontent comment l'invasion à grande échelle de l'Ukraine par la Russie a bouleversé leurs terrains, leurs accès aux sources et leur manière de penser la Russie. Soutenu par UXIL et Campus Condorcet https://www.campus-condorcet.fr/fr/pour-la-recherche/uxil et par l’Institut Indépendant de Philosophie https://independentphilosophers.com/ Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

PUBLISHERS NOTE On August 27, 1914, while in London, I jotted down a thought in my memorandum book Met Arthur Ransome at_____s; we discussed a potential book exploring the Russians relationship to the war through the lens of their psychological and folkloric backgrounds. Although that book never materialized, the ideas sparked during that conversation resonate throughout Ransomes insights on Russian matters. A versatile figure, Ransome is not only a respected biographer of Poe and Wilde but also a translator and commentator on Remy de Gourmont, and a devoted folklorist committed to uncovering ...

Discover how authoritarian regimes twist history, power, and culture to survive, and what their tricks mean for us today. Each video reveals hidden mechanisms of control, shown through Russia’s past and present yet reaching far beyond its borders. I’m Elvira Bary, an author born in the USSR. I draw on lived experience, research, and cultural insight to decode how strongmen build systems, justify lies, and keep entire nations in line. Russia is the clearest example, but the lessons apply to every authoritarian society. This podcast is about more than politics. It’s about the instincts and...

Explore the fascinating history of Russia, spanning from 500 B.C. to 1855 A.D., as narrated by John Stevens Cabot Abbott, brother of the renowned Jacob Abbott. This captivating summary by Jean Bascom brings to life the rich tapestry of Russian history.

This is your Russia Travel Advisory podcast.Discover the crucial insights you need before traveling to Russia with the "Russia Travel Advisory" podcast. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or planning your first trip, our podcast offers timely and vital information to ensure your safety and preparedness. Stay updated on the latest travel advisories, news alerts, and potential risks associated with visiting Russia. Our team of experts provides comprehensive analyses of geopolitical developments, local customs, and travel tips to help you navigate your journey securely. Tune in to safeguard your ...

Russia's military might has a rich and complex history, characterized by periods of expansion, innovation, conflict, and transformation. From its origins as a medieval principality to its emergence as a global superpower and beyond, Russia's military evolution has been shaped by a myriad of geopolitical, cultural, and technological factors. Throughout its history, Russia has primarily been a land power, with its military strategies and priorities focused on territorial defense and continental warfare. The vast expanse of Russian territory and its historical vulnerabilities to invasion from ...

What goes through the mind of a mother who must send her child to school across a minefield or the men who belong to groups of volunteer body collectors? In Ukraine, such questions have been part of the daily calculus of life. Greta Uehling engages with the lives of ordinary people living in and around the armed conflict over Donbas that began in 2014 and shows how conventional understandings of war are incomplete. Everyday War considers where peace can be cultivated at an everyday level.

Mark Galeotti is the go-to expert on organized crime in Russia, consulted by governments and police around the world. Now, Western listeners can explore the fascinating history of the vory v zakone, a group that has survived and thrived amid the changes brought on by Stalinism, the Cold War, the Afghan War, and the end of the Soviet experiment.

Several commentators have suggested that U.S. President Donald Trump should take any efforts to warm relations with Russia one step further and try to enlist Moscow’s help in balancing a rising China. The problem for Trump is that Sino-Russian ties have been improving more or less steadily since the waning years of the Cold War.