Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- June 23, 2020

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Andrei Kolesnikov, Moscow Times: Putin’s Majority 3.0

Putin is using the upcoming public vote on changing the constitution to make ordinary people his accomplices in the process of extending his rule.

The public vote on approving amendments to the constitution on July 1 is a key moment in Russia for many reasons.

It is intended to legalize the resetting of the clock on presidential terms, allowing Vladimir Putin to remain in power, and mobilizing the masses to stabilize the president’s falling ratings. It’s also meant to enshrine the values of the “Putin majority,” such as defining the “family” exclusively as the union of a man and a woman, in the constitution.

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Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- June 23, 2020

Putin’s New History of Europe and the Rehabilitation of Stalin -- George Friedman, Geopolitical Futures

Putin’s New Nuclear Doctrine. -- Mark B. Schneider, RCD

U.S. seeks to widen nuclear arms deal with Russia -- Francois Murphy, Reuters

Here's why tensions are running high on India and China's border -- Mukul Kesavan, The Guardian

Worsening China-India clash would be bad move for both economies -- William Pesek, Nikkei Asia Review

Will Egypt send troops into Libya? -- AFP

2nd Wave of Virus Cases? Experts Say We're Still in the 1st -- Mike Stobbe, AP

How are new coronavirus hot spots being contained? -- Rahel Klein, DW

Trump's actions on China speak louder than Bolton's words -- Joseph Bosco, The Hill

Trump threat to 'decouple' U.S. and China hits trade, investment reality -- David Lawder, Reuters

Tucker Carlson: The Real Reason Mobs Across The Country Are Tearing Down American Monuments -- RCP

Trump should be heading for a massive shellacking in November, but insane liberals are fighting hard to get him re-elected by destroying statues of American heroes, rioting in the streets and letting off fireworks all night -- Piers Morgan, Daily Mail

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