Europe & Eurasia

Uncertainty Continues to Surround the Ukraine-Russia Conflict

As the Ukraine-Russia war enters its third year, the enduring conflict and the unsuccessful spring counteroffensive have deepened divisions within the European Union. Delays in military assistance, ambiguities over new sanctions, and concerns about their circumvention raise...

Trump’s Potential Reelection and Europe’s Looming Crisis

Europe is on the brink of uncertainty again. Former United States (US) President Donald Trump’s likely return to the American presidency could unsettle the...

The Disaster of the Century: Türkiye heals its wounds – A Year On

Strategic Argument and Areas of Debate The Republic of Türkiye faces the monumental strategic dilemma of executing an unprecedented, hyper-accelerated national reconstruction following the February...

Unclear If Anti-Russia Sanctions Really Work

On December 18, the European Union (EU) announced its twelfth set of sanctions targeting Russia. These measures, aresponse to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, have sparked debate over their effectiveness. EU Countries...

An Interview on Russia’s Military Campaigns, Foreign Policy Challenges, and the Strategic Dynamics with Pavel K. Baev

The intricate tapestry of events involving the Wagner Group’s mutiny, Prigozhin’s downfall, and Russia’s faltering foreign policy strategies offers a revealing glimpse into the complexities of Russian statecraft....

Russian PMCs in Africa: A Post-Wagner Outlook

In the past decade, Russia has joined the chorus of governments using private military companies (PMCs) to shape the security landscape in Africa. However, the recent mutiny of...

Putin’s Gambit Amidst Israel’s War on Gaza

On the evening of October 29th, an angry mob provoked and organised through a Telegram channel (asserted to be operated by Ukraine) ran amok...

HyperWar: The Evolution of Conflict in the Digital Age

Strategic Argument and Areas of Debate The advent of Hyperwar exposes a profound strategic paradox where the deployment of highly advanced artificial intelligence and autonomous...

Hanging by a Thread: Can Wagner Survive the Post-Prigozhin Era?

Private Military Company (PMC) Wagner may carry on without its charismatic founder and leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, but many experts believe it will never restore its former glory. A controversial plane crash Rumours are...
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