Mikhail Gorbachev (1931 - 2022)

In my piece for The Sunday Times of Malta (4.IX.2022), I write about the late Mikhail Gorbachev; a man who brought about change on an international level, but whose legacy has been completely dismantled at home:

"Gorbachev was a great leader because he had the courage of conviction. Unlike other Russian leaders, he was not overbearing but was personally charming, persuasive, eloquent, and able to accept criticism. As a result, his legacy in the international sphere proved to be lasting...

A quarter of a century after the iconic Pizza Hut commercial was filmed, that same restaurant chain halted its operation due to Russian aggression abroad. This, perhaps, is the most significant sign of the limits of the Gorbachev revolution."

The full piece may be read by clicking here.