“Velvet Revolution” in Armenia Indicates a Stronger Russian-Armenian Relationship
Armenia isn’t likely to pivot away from it’s ties to Russia anytime soon.
In the wake of former Armenian President…
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Gabriella Gricius
American and Bulgarian Weapons Shipments Enter Ukraine
The war in Ukraine enters a new phase with the delivery of U.S. Javelin anti-tank missiles.
The recent…
OSCE Drones Reintroduced into Ukraine’s Donbass and Donetsk Warzones
The OSCE is reintroducing long-range unmanned drones to Ukraine's Donetsk and Luhansk Regions.
Two years after…
Diversionary Tactics in Russian Foreign Policy
A leader’s best friend is a chaotic and unstable world system when domestic troubles are aplenty.
Instead of…
Nadiya Savchenko Detained in Ukraine on Charges of Plotting Attempted Coup
Nadiya Savchenko was an MP in the Ukrainian parliament after spending two years in Russian custody.
On March 22,…
European Union Extends Arms Embargo Against Belarus
On February 14, 2018, European Union officials voted to extend the EU arms embargo against Belarus for another…
The Decline of Mikhail Saakashvili
Former Georgian president Mikhail Saakashvili was banned from Ukraine for three years this week after being…
The Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Threatens European Energy Security
Russian gas exports to Europe reached a record high of 193.9 billion cubic meters in 2017.
As Germany and Russia…
Ukraine’s “Occupied Territories” Law is Enacted as Donbas…
While the world's eyes remain fixed on the Korean Peninsula, Ukraine remains embroiled in a nearly four-year-long…
South Asia: India and Pakistan
Nuclear deployment requirements for naval-based delivery vehicles remove a safety valve that, until now, has kept…
Russia: Ongoing Tensions with the West Throughout 2018
The standoff between Russia and the West will continue throughout 2017 and 2018.
Diplomatic spats, strategic…
The Assertions of Rising and Declining World Powers
Expect increasing assertiveness from Beijing and Moscow as both governments seek to lock in competitive advantages.…