The Failure of Russia’s “Shadow War” Strategy: The Collapse of the Assad Regime in Syria
In December 2024, history recorded the collapse of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria when Russian support should have been at its peak. Over...
The Illusion of Resilience: How the War is Hollowing out Putin’s Feudal Economy
At first glance, after three years of the war and economic sanctions, Russia’s economy appears remarkably stable. Output is rising, unemployment is at a...
The West Should End Russia’s Great Power Delusions
Three years ago, Russia started its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. As the war goes on and the situation on the battlefield changes regularly, explanations...
Russia and Cuba Bristling at Growing Bilateral Ties
The State Duma, Russia's lower chamber of legislators, bristled in late March 2025 at the strengthening multifaceted ties with Cuba during the first-class interaction...
Why Putin Decided to Invade Ukraine: A War for Ego, Not Russian Interests
As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, discussions about a potential armistice, and even cautious hopes for peace, have begun, fueled by...
Is Russia really isolated? The increasing importance of East and South diplomacy
When Western countries imposed sanctions on Russia following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, many predicted that Moscow would face deep international isolation. However, rather...
The delicate thread to peace: Can US-Russia Negotiations End the Ukraine Conflict?
After a series of high-stakes diplomatic engagements, significant developments have unfolded in efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict. In Saudi Arabia, a United States...
The Putin Roadmap: Predicting Trump’s Next Moves
Few people in modern politics have drawn as much attention and controversy as Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. Even though Putin comes from an...
Determining the Endgame for Russia in Ukraine
February 2025 will signify the third anniversary of Russia's involvement in the conflict in Ukraine. At the outset of the invasion on February 24,...
Why Did Russia Fall into the “Allied Trust” Dilemma?
In the midst of the current academic discourse on the multipolarity that the world is overseeing, Russia seems unwilling to take a greater role...