Sofia SvenssonWhy did the Russian government just resign?So, the entire Russian government just resigned. In a dramatic, televised announcement, Dmitry Medvedev, the country’s Prime Minister…Jan 15, 2020Jan 15, 2020
Sofia SvenssonHas Christmas come early to the Kremlin?Although Christmas is usually celebrated on 7 January in Russia, it seems to have come early this year. Moscow is suddenly cosying up to…Dec 20, 2019Dec 20, 2019
Sofia SvenssonWhy Russia has returned to Soviet-style overseas ambitionsRussia’s role on the international stage is rapidly expanding. It is taking on Washington’s monopoly as the Middle East’s power broker…Nov 8, 2019Nov 8, 2019
Sofia SvenssonBoJo + Russia = ?What does Boris Johnson mean for Anglo-Russian relations?Aug 9, 2019Aug 9, 2019
Sofia SvenssonThe battle for Ukraine starts nowIt’s election time in Ukraine! Originally scheduled for the end of October, parliamentary elections are to be held this Sunday instead…Jul 19, 2019Jul 19, 2019
Sofia SvenssonWhy you should buy Georgian wine this weekThere are two main reasons why you should buy Georgian wine this week more than perhaps any other week. Firstly, it’s amazing and secondly…Jul 9, 2019Jul 9, 2019
Sofia SvenssonTop 5 podcasts in 5 categoriesI thought I’d do a post about my favourite podcasts because I love listening to podcasts and there are some really interesting ones out…Mar 27, 2019Mar 27, 2019
Sofia SvenssonCan Ukraine’s election fix its broken politics?Me for The Spectator today on Ukraine’s election and the (mildly put) interesting characters running for president.Feb 22, 2019Feb 22, 2019
Sofia SvenssonBriefing: Sharp powerToday, Free World Forum, a Swedish foreign affairs think tank, published my briefing on how Russia uses sharp power to prevent Sweden from…Feb 1, 2019Feb 1, 2019
Sofia SvenssonSweden finally has a government – but at what price?Me in CapX today on the crisis of political confidence in Sweden. Finally a new government - but at what price?Jan 21, 2019Jan 21, 2019
