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Thumbnail for entry Challenges to Russian Authoritarianism: Is Putin Forever?

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Challenges to Russian Authoritarianism: Is Putin…

Challenges to Russian Authoritarianism: Is Putin Forever?

Challenges to Russian Authoritarianism: Is Putin Forever?

In 2020, Russia underwent constitutional changes, aimed at possible extension of Vladimir Putin’s term in office until 2036. Top state officials openly declares the goal of…

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From  Jack Allen 0 likes 180 plays
Date
February 9th, 2021
Speaker
Vladimir Gel’man, European University at St.Petersburg & Helsinki University
Department
PIIRS
Thumbnail for entry Fitting Tributes and Fine Brocades: The Politics of Gift Giving in Early Qajar Iran

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Fitting Tributes and Fine Brocades: The Politics…

Fitting Tributes and Fine Brocades: The Politics of Gift Giving in Early Qajar Iran

Fitting Tributes and Fine Brocades: The Politics of Gift Giving in Early Qajar Iran

Assef Ashraf, doctoral candidate in History (Yale University), explains the significance of gift-giving to the formation, political culture, governance, and economy of the Qajar state in early…

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From  Broadcast Broadcast Center Staff 0 likes 229 plays