Problems of the current nuclear deterrence strategy
By Burkhard Luber The current nuclear deterrence strategy is based on the concept of “Security via Mutual Assured Destruction” (MAD).The…
If New Looks could kill: Russia’s military capability in 2022
•The deployment of Russian troops and equipment to areas close to Ukraine has led to much attention on Russia’s armed…
China-Russia Entete: The Eurasian nightmare
•Chinese-Russian Convergence and the Future of American Order By Hal Brands The greatest strategic problem the United States faces is the…
How Putin’s invasion of Ukraine affects the rest of Russian foreign policy towards Africa, others
•Could the decision to attack Ukraine portend a shift in Moscow’s international decision-making? By Heather Ashby; Jude Mutah; Andrew Scobell, Ph.D.;…
‘No other option’: Excerpts of Putin’s speech declaring war
•Before launching the biggest attack by one state against another in Europe since World War II, Putin addressed his nation.…
The global economy will suffer from Russia sanctions, but not for long
By Hung Tran Since Russia launched a military invasion of Ukraine, the entire European security order seems to have been thrust…
Insurgency in Ukraine could lead to major war in Europe
•Avoiding escalation with Russia would become even harder. By Jerad I. Harper Despite Western military aid and the threat of punishing…
The dictator’s new playbook: Why democracy is losing the fight
By Moisés Naím Around the world, from the richest countries to the poorest, a dangerous new crop of leaders has sprung…
Putin is repeating the USSR’s mistakes
•The Wrong Lessons of History By James Hershberg Vladimir Putin is a product of the Cold War. Russia’s president made his…
The West imposes swift sanctions on Russia. Can they stop a war?
•Germany mothballs the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, to the surprise of many WESTERN COUNTRIES have moved swiftly to impose a…