Stephen Crowley

Stephen Crowley is a professor of politics at Oberlin College. His latest book is Putin’s Labor Dilemma: Russian Politics between Stability and Stagnation (Cornell University Press, 2021).

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with Russia's Government members via video link in Moscow, on January 17, 2024.

In Russia, Clear Signs of War Fatigue In Russia, Clear Signs of War Fatigue

Recent protests by mothers and wives of deployed soldiers are one sign.

Jan 18, 2024 / Stephen Crowley

The Factory Joins the Square: Putin’s Nightmare Unfolds in Belarus

The Factory Joins the Square: Putin’s Nightmare Unfolds in Belarus The Factory Joins the Square: Putin’s Nightmare Unfolds in Belarus

To overcome further economic stagnation that could lead to unrest, Russia will have to wrestle with a sizable Soviet legacy.

Aug 18, 2020 / Stephen Crowley

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