Russia’s War in Ukraine Gives Iran the Upper Hand in Syria
At the moment, Russian forces are pursuing a strategy of fortifying the Russian separatist regions in eastern Ukraine and restoring the land connection between Crimea and these regions.
Sweden and Finland NATO Membership and the Militarization of the Baltic Sea
There were also highly publicized events of the unconfirmed “Russian submarines” in Helsinki Harbor and the Stockholm Archipelago, which increased public support for NATO membership.
“The Damage Will Take Time to Repair”: An Interview with Caitlin Welsh on the Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War on Food Security
he Russia–Ukraine war threatens global food security, especially in Asia and the MENA region, which heavily rely on Russian and Ukrainian wheat, oilseeds, and fertilizers.
Self-Sufficiency and Complex Interdependence in the Age of Global Crises
The global economic stability is also endangered by conflict, as many European nations, particularly Germany, depend on Russian natural gas for their energy needs.
Libya’s Political Atmosphere Is a Gordian Knot
It appears that Khalifa Haftar expects international actors to feel anxious about restoring oil production amid the newly occurring global energy crisis following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Turkey Closes Airspace to Russian Planes Flying to Syria
urkey has placed a three-month ban on Russian planes flying to Syria.
How Will the Ukraine Crisis Shape the World Energy Market?
he Russian military aggression against Ukraine launched almost two months ago has clearly signaled a change in the traditional world order and triggered the unprecedented reaction of the Western coalition led by the U.
Sweden and Finland to Apply for NATO in May
he Russian invasion of Ukraine stirred up debates and policy decisions regarding defense and security, especially in Europe.
Why Turkey Is Conducting Operation Claw-Lock in Northern Iraq Now
The Russian invasion of Ukraine rendered all non-Russian oil and gas resources extremely valuable for the energy security and market stability of international markets.
The End of US Dollar? More Countries Use National Currencies in Trade
Looking for “dollar” alternatives, countries picking up the gauntlet!
China is purchasing Russian oil and coal using its local currency, the yuan.
The Russian Threat Gives NATO New Purpose
VIDEO: Russian Expansionism under Vladimir PutinFor decades, a handful of Western countries accused Italy of being too Russia-friendly.
How the Russia-Ukraine War Turned the Political Climate in France Upside Down
ho would have thought that French President Emmanuel Macron and the Muslim minority living under pressure in France especially during his term, would breathe a sigh of relief at the same time, for the same reason, albeit for a temporary period! The war launched by Russian President Vladimir Putin on February 24, 2022, on the grounds of the “demilitarizing and de-Nazification of Ukraine,” turned the political climate in France upside down.
Russian Arms to Southeast Asia Remains Outstanding
n the past two decades, Russia has become the largest supplier of weapons to Southeast Asia in an attempt to balance China with Russian arms exports to Southeast Asia totaling more than $10.
Who Is Guilty of War Crimes in Ukraine?
ould Russian President Vladimir Putin be prosecuted for war crimes in Ukraine? What about Russian military commanders and ordinary Russian soldiers? On the other side, could Ukraine President Volodmyr Zelensky, Ukrainian commanders or ordinary Ukrainian soldiers be prosecuted?
These questions have taken on increased urgency as Russia’s military action in Ukraine promises to continue for an extended period of time.
Central Asia Countries “Tread a Fine Line” on Russia-Ukraine
Because of the strong presence of Russian state-controlled media from which a large part of Kyrgyz population gets their daily news, "there is an urgent need for countries to consider their information security question.
Russophobia Spreads Following the Russia-Ukraine War
Thousands of Russian art workers, businesses, and businesspeople face pressure either from Russia or from countries that oppose the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Global Food Insecurity Looms as the War in Ukraine Continues
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, in the early 1990s, the region was a net importer of grain, while Russian and Ukrainian exports today account for about 12% of the total calories traded in the world.
Ukraine’s Military Transformation between 2014 and 2022
n February 24, 2022, the Russian Federation started a wide-scale attack on Ukraine, referred to by Moscow as a “special military operation.
Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks: Turkey as the Peacemaker
n March 28-30, Turkey provided good offices to Russian and Ukrainian delegates in Istanbul.
Intelligence in the Russia-Ukraine War
ollowing the Russian invasion of Ukraine, intelligence activities by the Russian Intelligence Services (RIS) in Ukraine have come under the global spotlight.
