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EUobserver | Russia's 'shadow war' on democracy

The Soviet Union was far from a superpower when the Cold War began. Faced with unmatched American power, Stalin chose to pursue a cautious approach instead of direct military confrontation to exert Soviet influence. While Russia today poses a completely different threat from its Soviet predecessor, Vladimir Putin does share similar geopolitical challenges. Read the commentary of EUROPEUM Institute Associate Research Fellow Hugo Blewett-Mundy for EUobserver.

In the Media

28. October 2024

Instead of direct military conflict, the Kremlin mobilised sophisticated non-kinetic warfare methods with the aim to push back the US from what it considers to be Russia’s traditional sphere of influence. This ‘shadow war’ approach can be seen in the recent elections that have taken place across central and eastern Europe.

Read the full commentary here.