Russia Sanctions — No Time to Wobble
The impending arrival of a new US President provides opportunities to improve the measures and seek transatlantic unity. There’s a whole...
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6 days ago
How to Counter Russia’s Hybrid Threats? First, Make Them a Priority
Moscow’s hybrid war on the West needs a robust and smart response, which means coordinated action from the European Union. The hybrid...
Nov 21
Russia and China: Two Countries, One Threat
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....
Nov 19
Making Russia Pay for Hybrid Attacks
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...
Nov 15
The High North: NATO Confronts Russian and Chinese Ambitions
The Arctic region, once an isolated expanse of ice and silence, is rapidly transforming into a key geopolitical focal point. This is how...
Nov 13
Fifty shades of the Kremlin’s ‘red lines’
In international politics and diplomacy, clearly signalling one’s positions, or so-called ‘red lines’, has a real practical value – to...
Nov 5
Georgian Election: The Kremlin’s Tactical Victory?
On October 26, Georgia held its parliamentary election, with the central intrigue surrounding the contest between the ruling Georgian...
Nov 1
Rossotrudnichestvo in Africa: Propaganda and Soft Power
The Kremlin has continued its relentless campaign to gain influence in Africa in 2024. Leading this effort are not only its diplomatic...
Oct 25
Georgian authorities raid homes of disinformation researchers ahead of elections
Disinformation researchers Eto Buziashvili (left) and Sopo Gelava (right). Image: Atlantic Council The homes of two prominent...
Oct 22
Tuning into Ukraine: North Korean Troops in Ukraine?
UCMC’s new project, #TuningIntoUkraine , delivers concise, up-to-date insights on Russia’s war in Ukraine. Each 3-minute episode is...
Oct 18
Analysis: Why Moldova is a make-or-break moment to combat Russian interference
Moldova upcoming presidential election and referendum on joining the EU is an urgent test for Russia’s ability to interfere globally for...
Oct 3
Come play ‘sphere of influence’ … this time in Central Asia
Fantasising about Russia’s influence beyond its actual borders is one of the Kremlin’s favourite games. The rules are simple but...
Oct 1
Floating Megabomb Heaves to Near the English Coast
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,...
Sep 23
Kremlin disinformation on Moldova’s referendum
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...
Sep 9
Playing Games in Africa
As signatures dry on a new defence pact between Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali, online gamers can play with these countries’ destinies in...
Aug 26
23 August – Black Ribbon Day, or the European Day of Remembrance
23 August is a special day for historic events in Europe. The European Day of Remembrance, also known as Black Ribbon Day, honours the...
Aug 23
Kremlin information, manipulation, and interference in the Lublin Triangle (Poland, Ukraine, Lithuania) and Moldova
Kremlin efforts to manipulate and interfere with information are an ongoing challenge in the countries of the Lublin Triangle, or L3, a...
Aug 16
Preventing Russian victory in Georgia – a key task for Europe’s new chief diplomat Kaja Kallas
On the front line against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the former Estonian prime minister has just been appointed head of European...
Aug 14
Interview with Nino Dolidze: election turnout in Georgia is most important now
Nino Dolidze is a civil activist and Executive Director of the International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED), a key...
Aug 6
Ukraine’s Chinese Diplomatic Mission
On July 24, Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dmytro Kuleba, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of...
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