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Trump’s Iran Strike Alarms Russian Hawks
U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran has unsettled Russia’s nationalist and security hardliners, many of whom once viewed him as a pragmatic...
When Democracies Fracture: How Domestic Chaos is Reshaping Global Security
Across the globe, democracy is in decline. Key democratic characteristics (citizen participation, representative accountability and informational transparency) are in deepening crisis. These cleavages, from...
Why Trump’s Attack on Tehran Is Fueling Russian Calls to Escalate in Ukraine
When President Donald Trump returned to the White House last year, some Russian hardliners had hope that his unpredictable style could help Moscow regarding...
Solidarity meets reality: Why Europe is divided over Ukraine’s fast-track entry
Ukraine’s request for a quick entry into the European Union (EU) as part of a peace deal to end the war with Russia is...
Dozens of Civilians Killed in Afghanistan as Afghanistan–Pakistan Clashes Escalate
At least 42 civilians have been killed and 104 wounded in cross-border fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan from February 26 to March 2, according...
Kremlin Criticizes U.S.-Israeli Strikes, Maintains Constant Contact with Iran
The Kremlin said on Monday that it remains in constant contact with Iran’s leadership following what it described as “outright aggression” against Tehran. Russian...
Winning Without Fighting: Russia’s Digital Propaganda War in Ukraine and What It Means for Global Order
On the morning of February 25, 2022, less than 24 hours after Russian forces crossed into Ukraine, a message began spreading across social media...
Putin Slams Killing of Iran’s Leader, But Stops at Condolences—For Now
Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned the murder of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling it a "cynical" act and extending condolences to Khamenei's...
A Strong Europe is Within Reach: A Perspective from Ukraine
In mid-February, media outlets reported that Russia was developing the so-called ‘Son of Oreshnik’ – an allegedly “unstoppable” ballistic missile. It is intended to...
Russia Blames Trump and Israel for Regional ‘Descent into the Abyss’
Russia criticized U. S. President Donald Trump and Israel for attacking Iran, claiming it is leading the Middle East into crisis. The U. S....