Label: Vladimir Putin
China, the world's new center of gravity?

China, the world's new center of gravity?

Russia and China have just agreed on the construction of a gas pipeline, during a visit by Xi Jinping to Moscow. A sign that Russia, like other powers, is turning towards a country that intends to present itself as an alternative to the Western order.
Isabelle's view: Humiliation

Isabelle's view: Humiliation

In June, Macron called for Russia not to be «humiliated», a phrase understood as a call not to humiliate Putin. A flurry of offended and sarcastic reactions flooded the web at the time. The roots of such vindictiveness lie in the concept of humiliation.
Ukraine exists: here's its story

Ukraine exists: here's its story

DOSSIER UKRAINE, Clément Guntern | En 2008, face à Georges W. Bush, Vladimir Poutine affirmait que l’Ukraine n’existait pas. A l’époque, personne ne comprit réellement en Occident, ce que cela signifiait concrètement. On le sait aujourd’hui. Analyse.