GEOPOLITICS

Crimea is not just a lump of land, it is the home to many hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians. In exile or under occupation, it is a part...

Can Europe double the number of main battle tanks and triple its nuclear submarine force at a much-reduced unit price? Yes, and here’s...

There is much to do if Europe wants to deter war, and much of that will depend on the countries in the continent’s northeast. By Eitvydas...

Producing and airing so-called ‘repentance videos’ – in which political detainees supposedly confess, regret, or denounce their former...

Now more than ever, Europe must stand firm to ensure peace with justice. That means maintaining full military and other pressure on...

On 3 March, the third anniversary of the signing of Moldova’s formal application to join the European Union, Moldovan President Maia...

As the US prepares to cut support for “free-loading” Europeans, the continent has a plan to rapidly scale-up its defences. How should it...

The likely accidental deaths of four Americans in the Baltic state will not by themselves stop plans for redeployment. And they...

The Kremlin has accomplished something that even its most fervent propagandists might have considered impossible: Western figures now...

Not all European Union countries are prepared to counter Russia’s hybrid threats, but proximity has increased awareness and readiness in...

On 26 January 2025, Belarusian dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka announced his ‘overwhelming’ victory in his seventh presidential election,...

The Baltic states have had the US as a steadfast ally since the end of Cold War but may now have to build regional defenses as Washington...

The prospect of the US abandoning Europe is raising profound questions in Warsaw. Poland is nearing a crossroads. It has been there...

Lately, the aether is abuzz with the word ‘peace’. From providing the backdrop for stormy meetings at the Oval Office, to dominating the...

With US President Donald Trump’s opening talks with Moscow on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, denying Russia’s role as an...

Since the full-scale invasion, discussions have occasionally arisen about the so-called “Korean scenario” for Ukraine. In 2022, “...

From prison, Mzia Amaglobeli has become a symbol of resistance against Georgia’s oppressive pro-Russian elite. In a photograph taken in...

The Kremlin’s flirtation with the idea of Russia’s invincibility started way before the recent heated Munich Security Conference . In...

The appointment of a new diplomatic supremo for Europe sends a harsh message on Beijing’s next steps. When the president of the European...

As Ukraine’s biggest democratic neighbour, Poland has done everything in its power to help Kyiv. There’s every reason to continue that...

Hybrid warfare against NATO nations should trigger the doctrine of collective defense. But how would it work in practice? By Eitvydas...

As crises loom, questions still outnumber answers. By Edward Lucas. Lithuania’s Snow Meeting is less famous than Davos. But the night-owl...

Efforts to shut down the shadow fleet have taken on greater urgency after attacks on NATO members’ critical infrastructure. Here’s what’s...

Europe needs to embrace the incoming Trump administration’s priorities if it wants to strengthen transatlantic relationships....

Russia is suspected in a wide range of indirect attacks in Europe, including cutting undersea cables. Finnish police have said that seven...

The Baltic states, with a long history of Russian interference, offer a model for tackling hybrid threats. On Halloween, Lithuania marked...

MILAN — The NATO alliance has begun planning for its own fleet of unmanned boats meant to help protect critical undersea infrastructure...

The military alliance is looking for more ways to protect members' assets from sabotage by actors such as Russia and China. There is even...

Protesters have been angered by a sudden decision that has put the country’s future on the line. Georgia has suspended its dialogue with...

The impending arrival of a new US President provides opportunities to improve the measures and seek transatlantic unity. There’s a whole...

Moscow’s hybrid war on the West needs a robust and smart response, which means coordinated action from the European Union. The hybrid...

Since the outbreak of all-out war in Ukraine, debate has raged in the US on whether the Russian and Chinese threats can be separated....

There is a range of actions the West can take to counter Russia‘s malign activities. With the problem worsening, they need to be swiftly...

The Arctic region, once an isolated expanse of ice and silence, is rapidly transforming into a key geopolitical focal point. This is how...

In international politics and diplomacy, clearly signalling one’s positions, or so-called ‘red lines’, has a real practical value – to...

On October 26, Georgia held its parliamentary election, with the central intrigue surrounding the contest between the ruling Georgian...

The Kremlin has continued its relentless campaign to gain influence in Africa in 2024. Leading this effort are not only its diplomatic...

Disinformation researchers Eto Buziashvili (left) and Sopo Gelava (right). Image: Atlantic Council The homes of two prominent...

UCMC’s new project, #TuningIntoUkraine , delivers concise, up-to-date insights on Russia’s war in Ukraine. Each 3-minute episode is...

Moldova upcoming presidential election and referendum on joining the EU is an urgent test for Russia’s ability to interfere globally for...

Fantasising about Russia’s influence beyond its actual borders is one of the Kremlin’s favourite games. The rules are simple but...

The MV Ruby, a ship carrying a highly explosive Russian cargo, is damaged and looking for a port. Whether or not this is hybrid warfare,...

On 20 October, Moldovans will head to the polls to elect a new president. Also on the ballot: the country’s future relations with the...

As signatures dry on a new defence pact between Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali, online gamers can play with these countries’ destinies in...

23 August is a special day for historic events in Europe. The European Day of Remembrance, also known as Black Ribbon Day, honours the...

Kremlin efforts to manipulate and interfere with information are an ongoing challenge in the countries of the Lublin Triangle, or L3, a...

On the front line against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the former Estonian prime minister has just been appointed head of European...

Nino Dolidze is a civil activist and Executive Director of the International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED), a key...

On July 24, Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dmytro Kuleba, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of...

In its confrontation with the West, Russia seeks allies among the countries of the Global South, particularly in Africa. Recently, the...