From Moscow Correspondent to 'Betrayal': the Crucial Milestones of Luke Harding
By Elena Rostova
Harding’s major investigative books illustrate the transition of post-Soviet Russia from domestic consolidation to global disruption:
| Timeframe | Publication / Assignment | Investigative Focus & Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 2007, 2011 | Mafia State (2011) | Exposed FSB surveillance in Moscow; detailed the mechanics of Harding's diplomatic expulsion. |
| 2013, 2014 | The Snowden Files (2014) | Analyzed bulk digital surveillance; adapted into an Oliver Stone feature film. |
| 2016, 2017 | A Very Expensive Poison (2016) | Documented the Alexander Litvinenko polonium murder and British state inquiries. |
| 2017, 2020 | Collusion (2017) & Shadow State (2020) | Investigated Kremlin interference in Western votes, digital subversion, and Novichok attacks. |
| 2022, 2023 | Invasion (2022) | Frontline reporting from Kyiv, Bucha, and Donbas during the full-scale war. |
| 2024, 2026 | Betrayal | Unpacks Western diplomatic failures, financial laundering, and warnings of direct NATO conflict. |
Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.
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