Alexey Malashenko

Former  Scholar in Residence
Religion, Society, and Security Program
Malashenko is a former chair of the Carnegie Moscow Center’s Religion, Society, and Security Program.
Education

PhD, History, Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences

Languages
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
  • Russian
Contact Information

Latest Analysis

    • Commentary

    Russia on the Move

    • June 01, 2012

    To forge an effective partnership with Moscow, the EU must first understand Russia’s political, economic, and security designs, and how best to deal with another round of Putin.

    • Research

    Syria’s Possible Futures

    The situation in Syria has two potential outcomes. There will either be a military victory by the opposition or President Bashar al-Assad will step down. In any case, Assad has lost.

    • Research

    An Unexpected Result in Algeria’s Parliamentary Elections

    The Islamists’ defeat in Algeria’s recent parliamentary elections is a product of the pragmatism of the ruling Algerian elite and shows that the regime is sensitive to society’s demands. The results are likely an exception to the trend of rising Islamist influence in the Arab world.

    • Commentary

    All Is Not Quiet in Russian Islam

    • May 16, 2012
    • Valdai Discussion Club

    Russia's Muslim community is divided, with much of its clergy fighting over leadership. This divide suits the Kremlin, which has no interest in a unified or strong Muslim minority.

    • Commentary

    Tajikistan: Civil War’s Long Echo

    Tajikistan is among the most problematic countries in Central Asia. The country faces a number of challenges, including an economic crisis, regionalism, domestic political confrontation, and radical Islam.

    • Research

    South Ossetia: A Democratic Victory in a Tiny Republic

    The voting results of the South Ossetian presidential election reflect the maturity of society in this republic.

    • Commentary

    Kyrgyzstan: A White Ship Amidst the Ice of Post-Soviet Authoritarianism

    Independent Kyrgyzstan is unique in its recent political history. Over the last two years this country has functioned under a non-authoritarian system and has started moving in a different direction from its Central Asian neighbors.

    • Research

    Life after the Russian Presidential Election

    Vladimir Putin secured his return to power in Sunday’s Russian presidential election. Though that result came as no surprise, the issue of what will come next for Russia is still an open question.

    • Commentary

    Tough Times Ahead for Kazakhstan

    The turbulent events of 2011 in Kazakhstan have forced the country's ruling elite to consider economic and even political change in order to enable their continued rule.

    • Research

    For Whom The Bell Tolls

    The reshuffling of the board of Russia's liberal radio station Ekho Moskvy illustrates that Putin's government is becoming increasingly intolerant of criticism.

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