Putin's successor, diminishing aid to Ukraine, and more.

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** December 30, 2023
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After Putin, a Putina?
by Andrew Kuchins & Chris Monday

The rising profile of his cousin, Anna Putina, suggests Vladimir Putin may be set on dynastic succession. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Putin’s Wartime Dictatorship Enters a New Year
by Julian G. Waller

So long as Putin is alive, the system seems set to maintain a course of further ideological development. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Ukraine War in 2024: What Happens Now?
by Alexander J. Motyl

Much of the Western commentariat appears to assume the worst and that U.S. assistance will dry up completely. But such a scenario is improbable. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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North Korea: Will 2024 Be the Year of Crisis?
by Denny Roy

The interests of China and Russia in punishing outlaw behavior by Pyongyang are now at a low point. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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When Dealing with North Korea, Go Big or Go Home
by Christian Whiton

North Korea is evolving from a relatively contained regional nuisance to a threat with far greater potential reach. Read it here ([link removed]) .

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