Border Dispute Between Chechnya and Ingushetia Threatens Regional Stability
On September 26, 2018, Chechen president Ramzan Kadyrov and his Ingush counterpart Yunus-bek Yevkurov signed a bill…
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Why Russian Sanctions are Ineffective
For over four years, Western governments and international organizations have levied increased sanctions on Russia.…
Georgian Constitutional Reforms Alter Presidency
The election coincides with constitutional reforms that will change Georgia's system of governance.
After a…
Escalation in the Sea of Azov Benefits Putin and Poroshenko
Tensions between Ukraine and Russia are riding a new high in the wake of Russia’s seizure of three Ukrainian navy…
November Elections in Eastern Ukraine Unlikely to Bring Major Change
The elections threaten an increasingly unstable status quo in Ukraine's eastern provinces.
On November 11,…
Russia is Consolidating its Control Over the Black Sea
Russia's actions are an immediate threat to Ukrainian national security, and pose a strategic threat to the…
The United States Announces Unilateral Termination of INF Treaty
The U.S. is moving to withdraw from the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty in response to alleged…
Pro-Russia and Populist Parties Gain Support in Latvia
As Latvia's election results were tallied on the first Saturday of October, many domestic and international…
E.U. Commission Refers Poland to European Court of Justice Over Rule of Law…
Despite vocal outcry from domestic political opposition, the Polish Supreme Court and a number of European forums,…
Russia’s Military Buildup: Posturing or Preparation?
As Russia puts its military might on display in the Vostok-2018 war games, many NATO members are concerned about…
Vostok-2018: Russia’s Largest War Games Since 1981
The Vostok-2018 war games will involve over 300,000 troops from the Russian, Chinese, and Mongolian militaries.…
Lack of Economic Transparency & Corruption Threaten Ukraine’s National…
Corruption in Ukraine threatens the country's sovereignty and advances Russian interests.
Although Ukraine has…
