Belarus: The State in the Middle
Although Belarus is typically associated with Russia and the East, Belarusian President Viktor Lukashenko recently…
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Putin’s “State of the Nation” Speech, Examined
Each year, the President of Russia delivers a "State of the Nation" speech to the country's parliament in which he…
The Future of the War in Ukraine
The conflict began when Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine in 2014.
The war in the Donbas has been in a state of…
Corruption in Eastern Europe & Central Asia Is On the Rise
According to Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), corruption appears to be on the rise…
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…
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…