- "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