Where Does Russia’s Violent Imperialism Come From?
By Ian Garner · Oct 2, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT
A new book provides some helpful—if not always spot-on—answers.
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appeal to authorityThe statement suggests the book offers expertise on Russia’s imperialism without presenting supporting evidence.
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AI analysisThe text blends opinion (characterizing the book’s answers as "helpful—if not always spot‑on") with a reporting claim that a new book exists, but offers no factual reporting beyond that.