Tag: Russia

The article discusses the division between the Ukrainian and Russian branches of the Orthodox Church and its implications for Orthodox communities in the United States, particularly in Pittsburgh.
This podcast episode discusses how the crisis in Ukraine is affecting Israel and its delicate balancing act in maintaining good relations with both the US and Russia.
In this podcast episode, Michael Doran discusses the strategic importance of Azerbaijan.
In this podcast episode, Michael Doran discusses the strategic importance of Azerbaijan, a country that often goes overlooked.
In a recent podcast, there is a discussion around Donald Trump's statement that Russia stole American hypersonic technology research which eventually reached China.
The text criticizes the Biden administration for appearing ineffective in handling a new Covid panic and addressing potential Russian invasion signals regarding Ukraine with only stern letters.
The article discusses the life and work of the Russian poet Osip Mandelstam.
In "Weak Strongman: The Limits of Power in Putin's Russia," Timothy M. Frye challenges the notion of Russia as a uniquely autocratic country under Vladimir Putin's rule.
In "Weak Strongman: The Limits of Power in Putin's Russia," author Timothy M. Frye challenges the perception of Russia as uniquely autocratic under Vladimir Putin by arguing that the country's leadership is not entirely exceptional nor inherently predisposed to strongman rule.
The author, a Jewish Russian immigrant, reflects on his family's ski vacation in the Dolomites in 2017.
The author reflects on her family's history of abandonment and estrangement, particularly her grandfather's bitterness towards her father.
The article discusses the scandal surrounding the president's handling of intelligence suggesting Russia offered bounties to Taliban fighters for killing U.S. troops, questioning the validity of the information and its disclosure.
The author reflects on his father's Russian character, his family's origins in Kamenetz-Podolski, and the discovery of his mother's Lithuanian heritage.
The article discusses the intertwining narratives surrounding David Zaikin, a Ukrainian-born Canadian citizen living in London, and Michael Flynn, the former national security adviser to President Trump.
Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz explore the upcoming political transition in Israel as Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to relinquish his mandate to form a government, leading to a period of uncertainty.
Journalist Sam Sokol's book, "Putin's Hybrid War and the Jews: Antisemitism, Propaganda, and the Displacement of Ukrainian Jewry," explores how Jews became caught in the political crossfire during Ukraine's conflict with Russia.
The text discusses how Jews became pawns in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, as journalist Sam Sokol observed during his visits to Ukraine from 2013 onwards.
Journalist and former Member of Knesset Ksenia Svetlova discusses key developments ahead of the Israeli elections, including the cameras bill, Prime Minister Netanyahu's promises and diplomatic trips, the rivalry between Liberman and Netanyahu, and the status of smaller political parties.
In "Who Lost Russia?" the author Masha Gessen explores the reasons behind Russia's path after communism, shedding light on the country's direction.
In "Who Lost Russia?", Masha Gessen delves into the origins of Russia's post-communism path, shedding light on key factors shaping the country's trajectory.
Israel has been implementing a strategy called Mabam to counter Iran's activities in Syria, prevent Hezbollah's influence on its northern border, maintain neutrality in the Syrian civil war, and avoid conflicts with Russian forces.
The article discusses the history and significance of the theremin, the first electronic instrument mass-produced and played without physical contact.
Birobidzhan, the administrative center of the Jewish Autonomous Oblast in Russia, was established in the 1930s with the aim of creating a Jewish homeland.
Elizabeth Tsurkov, a research fellow at Israel's Forum for Regional Thinking, discusses the recent developments in southern Syria involving Israel, Russia, Iran, and the Assad regime in a podcast with Eli and Evan.
In a discussion on the Tel Aviv Review podcast, Kathryn David from NYU's Jordan Center delves into how the media conflict between Russia and Ukraine during the Crimean crisis has involved leveraging Jews and anti-Semitism.