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Russia’s Policy to Influence Francophone African States
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov lined up Francophone African Foreign Ministers and engaged in an in-depth, substantive, and candid exchange of views on key...
The Paradox of Central Asian Integration: From Hegemonic Dependency to a Trans-Regional “Chain Coalition”
Central Asia is a complex and geopolitically significant area, comprising five ethnic-based republics: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The region’s current security system...
Why Did the EU’s Latest Russia Sanctions Package Shrink?
On July 17, the Council of the European Union quietly froze the assets of one Russian executive and five companies belonging to a single...
From Putin Ally to Critic: Ilya Remeslo Arrested in Russia
The detention of Russian blogger and lawyer Ilya Remeslo marks another significant moment in Russia's tightening restrictions on freedom of expression, illustrating how public...
Europe Needs a College of Europe at the Black Sea – part 1
Constanța on a summer evening can feel like a scene from another era—the sound of an old French chanson drifting over the promenade, families...
Is NATO Preparing for a Long War With Russia?
In the shadows cast by the protracted conflict in the Middle East, the 32 member states of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) gathered...
Russia Sees No Immediate Return to Ukraine Peace Talks
The Kremlin said on Thursday that there is no immediate prospect of resuming peace negotiations with Ukraine, although Moscow remains open to future dialogue...
Russian Regions Report Casualties After Fresh Ukrainian Drone Attacks
Russian authorities reported deaths and injuries in multiple regions following another night of Ukrainian drone and rocket attacks, as Kyiv intensified its campaign against...
Russia Developing its Economy to Withstand Geopolitical Challenges
A cursory glimpse into the most extensive package of sanctions by the United States and Europe has rather driven Russia's economy, steadily transforming its...
Can Lindsey Graham’s Ukraine Legacy Survive After His Death?
The death of United States Senator Lindsey Graham has created fresh uncertainty over the future of Washington's support for Ukraine at a critical stage...