- Crimea: When Is an Annexation Not Actually an Annexation? -- Three years ago, Russia formally annexed Crimea, citing a flawed referendum. http://thediplomat.com/2017/03/crimea-when-is-an-annexation-not-actually-an-annexation/ 11 comments worldevents
- "Is Crimean independence or annexation a good outcome for Russia?" - Political scientists over at the Monkey Cage look at three scenarios (status quo, independence, annexation) and argue that the status quo – where Crimea remains a part of Ukraine – is actually a better outcome for Russia http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/monkey-cage/wp/2014/03/06/is-crimean-independence-or-annexation-a-good-outcome-for-russia/ 18 comments geopolitics