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Démarche: Dispatches from Russian Foreign Policy

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A former Russian diplomat publishes geopolitical analysis on the Middle East, Africa, Russia, emigration, and international institutions.

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The homepage works as a categorized index of essays rather than a single author biography, with each entry pairing a regional or institutional label with a headline, excerpt, and “Read More” link. Its coverage ranges from Russian policy in Egypt and the Middle East to Somaliland’s recognition, Sudan’s war, African elections, and the UN’s finances. The navigation also advertises interviews, lectures, books, and projects, suggesting an archive extending beyond the visible article list.

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