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Defense & SecurityChina, Deterrence, NATO, Russia, United States

Cyber Deterrence: An Oxymoron for Years to Come

Jyri Raitasalo

The lack of empirical evidence of cyber warfare between states makes deterrence theorizing nearly impossible. Western states largely renounced the concepts of defense and deterrence after the end of the…

Defense & SecurityDisinformation, Fake News, France, Russia, Tanzania, United States

The Unintended Consequences of Fake News

Matthew Crosston

Unintended consequences are often found in the debris of partisan politics – and we’ve seen many there already during the short tenure of the Trump presidency. But perhaps the most consequential…

Defense & SecurityCrimea, Russia, Ukraine

Escalation in the Sea of Azov Benefits Putin and Poroshenko

Gabriella Gricius

Tensions between Ukraine and Russia are riding a new high in the wake of Russia’s seizure of three Ukrainian navy ships in the Sea of Azov on Sunday, November 25th.…

Defense & SecurityCrimea, European Union, NATO, Russia, Ukraine

Tensions Between Russia and Ukraine Escalate to Four-Year High

Anna J. Davidson

Geopolitical Language Barriers Between Russia and the West The actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin should be easy to comprehend. According to prevailing wisdom, he is desperately attempting to solidify…

Defense & SecurityCentral America, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, United States

The Border Battle Against Asylum-Seekers

Naina Azimov

When migrants from Central America venture thousands of miles over dangerous terrain, they do so to escape substantial hardship and insecurity. The U.S.-Mexico border signifies a point of entry to…

Defense & SecurityChina, Crimea, Russia, South China Sea, Ukraine, United States

What is Security? Everything.

Joshua Ball

The concept of security has evolved considerably since the end of the Cold War. Security is an inherently contested concept, encompassing a wide variety of scenarios, and is commonly used…

Defense & SecurityBlack Sea, Crimea, Hybrid Warfare, NATO, Russia, Ukraine, United States

Russia is Consolidating its Control Over the Black Sea

Gabriella Gricius

Russia's actions are an immediate threat to Ukrainian national security, and pose a strategic threat to the interests of the West.Russia has substantially increased its presence in Black Sea since…

Defense & SecurityBalkans, European Union, Greece, Macedonia, National Security, NATO

Ontological Security in the Balkans: Lessons from Macedonia

Gjorgji Kostojchinoski

The historical and geopolitical context of the Balkans ensures the concept of national identity maintains a central place in the region's politics. There is a lesson to be learned from…

Defense & SecurityArms Control, China, Nuclear Deterrence, Russia, United States

The United States Announces Unilateral Termination of INF Treaty

Gabriella Gricius

The U.S. is moving to withdraw from the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty in response to alleged violations by Russia. Out of the few issues that Russia and the United…

Defense & SecurityChina, Doklam, India, Russia, United States

India Agrees to Buy Russian S-400 Air Defense System: What Does it Signify?

Ilyssa Tuttelman

India's $5 billion agreement to purchase Russia's S-400 air defense system creates a potential wedge between the U.S. and India. Following the India-Russia summit in Sochi this past summer, a…

Defense & SecurityDjibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, United Arab Emirates

How an Ethiopia-backed port is changing power dynamics in the Horn of Africa

Brendon J. Cannon & Ash Rossiter

When Eritrea gained its independence from Ethiopia in 1993, Ethiopia became landlocked and therefore dependent on its neighbours – especially Djibouti – for access to international markets. This dependency has…

Defense & SecurityAustralia, China, New Zealand, United States

Is China Weaponizing Blockchain Technology for Gray Zone Warfare?

Jahara Matisek

Disclaimer: The views presented in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the Department of the Air Force, U.S. Department of Defense,…