The Looming Crisis in Russia’s War Economy: Mobilization, State Control, and the Future of Putin’s Political Order
More than four years after launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia is approaching a critical juncture in the relationship between its economy, military ambitions, and political stability. Contrary to repeated predictions of imminent economic collapse, the Russian economy has demonstrated a surprising degree of resilience under sanctions, export restrictions, and international isolation. Yet resilience […]