People protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine in Chicago, US, on February 27. Russia has faced tougher-than-expected resistance from Ukraine’s forces, as well being hit by sanctions from the US, UK and EU. Photo: Bloomberg
People protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine in Chicago, US, on February 27. Russia has faced tougher-than-expected resistance from Ukraine’s forces, as well being hit by sanctions from the US, UK and EU. Photo: Bloomberg
Alexander Görlach
Opinion

Opinion

Alexander Görlach

What Russia should learn about the limits of ideology in the real world, China should too

  • Putin wants to restore Russia to what he perceives as its former glory, but his invasion of Ukraine is unlikely to play out as he wishes. China, with its dream of national rejuvenation, will surely be watching

People protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine in Chicago, US, on February 27. Russia has faced tougher-than-expected resistance from Ukraine’s forces, as well being hit by sanctions from the US, UK and EU. Photo: Bloomberg
People protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine in Chicago, US, on February 27. Russia has faced tougher-than-expected resistance from Ukraine’s forces, as well being hit by sanctions from the US, UK and EU. Photo: Bloomberg
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