A Tear for Mother Russia's Children - A Study of Democratic Deficit, Human Rights Violations and Militarism within the Russian Federation

Russian security forces have arrested more than 1,000 demonstrators in mid-2019; in ongoing rallies against restrictions affecting local elections. About 60,000 people gathered on Sakharov Avenue in the dead heat of August, human rights activists protesting despite the absence of prominent opposition leaders, nearly of all whom have been jailed after previous protests. The turnout was dampened neither by police brutality shown in July/August 2019 - when thousands were arrested - nor by the Moscow authorities' efforts to keep people away through official "storm warnings" and hastily organized music festivals. Hence this book addresses political instability and civil unrest in Russia; and how important conflict resolution, mediation, international cooperation - and emotional intelligence! - are in today's Russia. Social challenges - such as abuse of power and social inequality are also explored in this evidence-based study - so that democracy and human dignity can finally be manifested for all in Mother Russia!