Latin America: A New Sphere of Russian Influence?
As we slowly leave the nightmare of the COVID19 pandemic behind, a new global tension is born with the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Iran’s Bitter Choice and the Russia-Ukraine War
While many countries have defended Ukraine's territorial integrity and political unity, very few countries have supported the Russian invasion be it implicitly or explicitly.
Where Belarus and Belarusians Stand on the War in Ukraine
The alignment of the Belarusian position with the Russian one has been unprecedented.
China Beware, Russia-Ukraine War Unified EU and NATO As Never Before
ust days before Russian forces invaded Ukraine on February 24, U.
Russia-Ukraine War: Why India, Israel, and Pakistan Have Chosen Silence
s Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a “special military operation” against Ukraine, many countries and regional organizations reacted with condemnation, criticism, and sanctions while some others declared their support for Russia.
Is There any Limit to Russian Expansion under Vladimir Putin?
Read: Orthodoxy and Russian Foreign Policy: A Story of Rise and Fall
Putin's iron grip
In the hours up to the invasion, Putin recognized the independence of the self-proclaimed People's Republics of Donetsk and Luhansk – everything in an usurpatory attempt to redraw the map according to his own liking and to undermine the international order.
Maltreatment of Non-White Refugees from Ukraine Should Cause Outrage
s the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its fourth day, there has been an outpouring of compassion for Ukrainians, which has garnered widespread coverage in international news outlets.
Will Sweden and Finland Join NATO amid the Russia-Ukraine War?
he current and latest waves of upheaval in international relations and the global order that have been precipitated by the Russian military operations in Ukraine in the latest iteration of the Ukrainian crisis are likely to have significant implications, even if the war is not yet over.
How Will the New China-Russia Gas Deal Affect the Ukraine Crisis?
mid escalating tensions between Moscow and the West over Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin paid an official visit to China to finalize the negotiations over a new $80 billion natural gas agreement.
Experts Weight on Turkey’s 70th Anniversary of Joining NATO
President Joe Biden, a Russian invasion of Ukraine “remains distinctly possible,” which poses the largest military risk to the European security order since its foundation.
Macron’s Visit to Putin Underlines Just How Weak the West is Against Putin
Compared to other world leaders who visited Putin – Merkel, Trump and just recently Erdogan – Macron was certainly treated with a certain contempt, which reflects exactly how the Russian leader regards the EU project and Macron himself.
Can Europe Handle Challenges Created by Russia over Ukraine?
he situation in Ukraine is becoming more and more dangerous each day with additional Russian troops and military equipment heading towards the border.
Are China and Russia Near a Full-Blown Alliance?
What truly matters is that the Russians are coming.
Will the United States See Russia’s Bluff in Ukraine?
Read: Russian Brinkmanship in UkraineBefore moving on to the likely scenarios for the near future, let us look at Russia’s demands.
Russian Brinkmanship in Ukraine
eports from the Russian side of the Russia-Ukraine border suggest that a large-scale military mobilization is underway.
Russia’s Changing Relationship with India: Arms Talk
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In 2002, President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed this position by calling for a “triangle” alliance between India and China, arguing that “by strengthening the defense of India and that of China, we strengthen Russian security,” and in 2015 Russia’s Maritime Doctrine identified “strengthening relations with India” as one of its six regional priorities in the Indian Ocean.
From Alliance to Tacit Containment: Changes in Turkey-US Relations
The period following the downing of a Russian fighter jet near the Syrian border by the Turkish Air Force in November 2015 had been painful for Turkey.
The Geopolitical Crisis in the Caucasus, Ukraine, and the Middle East
One of the bases and pretexts of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the partial annexation of the country was the Russian majority, especially in Crimea.
Downing of the Russian Jet, the Syrian Civil War and Turkish-Russian Relations
he shooting down of a Russian bomber aircraft by the Turkish Air Force in November 24, 2015 near the Syrian border represents the nadir of Turkish-Russian relations since the turn of the 21st century.
