President Putin’s Inner Circle – The Siloviki
The Siloviki have Putin's ear and help shape Russian foreign policy.
Opinion
The tippinsights opinion section reflects articles where our individual authors or individual groups (from anywhere on the political spectrum) utilize our data to make compelling arguments.
Putin’s Aggression Triggers Global Arms Race
Hike in defense budgets – fall out of the Ukraine war.
Americans Not Confident The U.S. Can Stop Iran From Getting Nuclear Weapons
Americans' views as nuclear talks near conclusion.
Putin’s War On Dissent
His almost complete control over the government and media means that dissenting voices are muted. Russians have little choice except to submit to his dictatorship.
I&I/TIPP Poll: 56% Blame Biden's Afghan Debacle For Ukraine Invasion, Fear Putin Will Use Nukes
Surprisingly, 56% believe Putin will use nuclear weapons.
Biden Should Ask Blair, Gates, And Merkel To Negotiate With Putin
It is time to call in seasoned diplomats to negotiate a truce in the Russo-Ukraine conflict. Failing to do so may result in an as-yet avoidable world war.
Russia-Ukraine Conflict: A Lesson In NATO's Importance
NATO's Article 5 is more critical now than ever.
Twiplomacy Pressures Are Driving Us To Global War
The Ukraine war has glaringly exposed how tweets are driving the narrative, often at the cost of a balanced and thoughtful approach.
Brothers In Arms: The Russian Army And The Wagner Group
Russia-backed mercenaries in Ukraine are gunning for Zelensky.
Punish Russia, Not Russians
Innocent Russians are being shunned in an effort to express solidarity with Ukraine. Such cancel culture serves no one.
5 Factors Behind Putin’s Aggression And The Possible Endgame
A quick look at what could have motivated the Russian president to attack Ukraine and how the war might end.
I Voted In Texas And It’s Not Jim Crow 2.0
Voting in TX for the first time since Senate Bill 1 (SB 1).
SWIFT: Europe Can't Have Its Cake And Eat It Too
Leaders Sluggish on ousting Russia from SWIFT.
