Pachman at 100: Czech writer’s impact on chess still being felt
The debate over the principles of sound chess play has been an enjoyable conversation that’s been going on for centuries. A ...
Dreams of a ‘broken up’ Russia might turn into a nightmare for the West – and an opportunity for China
The thinking is, being split into smaller states would blunt Russia’s challenge to the West and its ability to carry on a war in Ukraine. As a scholar of Russian regional identity and history, I ...