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Georgia — Target the Judges
Once a reliable partner of the West, Georgia is now becoming a Russian-style dictatorship. The West must do more to avert this outcome....
Aug 28, 2025


A New Western Strategy for Russian Aggression
After years of trying to force Russia to halt its aggression, the West may eventually have to reconsider its risk tolerance to achieve a...
Aug 26, 2025


Putin is facing a fuel crisis as Ukraine escalates attacks on Russian refineries
Gasoline prices soared to record highs in Russia this week amid growing reports of fuel shortages due to an escalating Ukrainian bombing...
Aug 25, 2025


Carnival to the Balalaika Beat: Latin America in the Crosshairs of Russian Cultural Diplomacy
The fourth annual Festival of Latin American and Caribbean Cultures took place in Moscow from July 19 to 27, 2025. The opening gala was...
Aug 22, 2025


Europe is Winning the AI Small Data Race
US tech might need to catch up if the European strategy pays off. Source: European Commission In the artificial intelligence contest, US...
Aug 20, 2025


Propaganda under the guise of analytics: debunking ABC Political Studies
Today, open cooperation with pro-Russian information platforms is toxic for most European expert communities. Therefore, one of the...
Aug 19, 2025


Everyone Needs Loyal Wingmen — A US-European Bargain
A quickfire series of agreements are blazing a trail for future transatlantic defense cooperation. The XQ-58A Valkyrie first flew on 5...
Aug 18, 2025


Ukraine’s expanding robot army can help address manpower shortages
The Ukrainian military claims to have conducted a groundbreaking local offensive in early July 2025, using exclusively robotic systems...
Aug 15, 2025


Sensors on the Baltic Frontline
Russia is now blending cyber interference, underwater sabotage, and manipulation of maritime law to gain tactical advantage without overt...
Aug 13, 2025


Genocide Claims, Peace Enforcement and Proxy Regions: Disinformation from Georgia to Ukraine
From Georgia to Moldova to Ukraine, the Kremlin follows the same playbook: fuel separatism, spread disinformation, and intervene under...
Aug 12, 2025


Putin Building African Springboard for War on West
Russia’s military engagement in Africa has grown since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, in a deliberate and cost-effective strategy to...
Aug 11, 2025


The summit on a disinformation mountain
Moldova is rapidly moving towards parliamentary elections set for 28 September. Seen as decisive for the geopolitical orientation of the...
Aug 8, 2025


Ukraine’s Blitz Spirit: Freedom Over Fear
Putin may think bombardment will force Ukrainians into capitulation, but surveys show something very different is happening. Source:...
Aug 7, 2025


Flight Risk: Baltics Scramble to Counter Hybrid Drone Threat
Drone incursions have sparked growing concern across the Baltic States as Moscow and Minsk prepare for military exercises. By Eitvydas...
Aug 5, 2025


Countering disinformation, one international volunteer at a time
In late June, a 30-year-old German-American volunteer crossed the Polish-Ukrainian border to begin combat training with Ukraine’s armed...
Aug 4, 2025


The Pariahs’ Embrace: The Kremlin and the Taliban
By recognizing the Taliban as Afghanistan’s legitimate authority, Moscow is trying to revive its waning geopolitical influence. Press...
Jul 30, 2025


Imedi TV: The propaganda megaphone undermining Georgia’s EU aspirations
One of the most-watched television channels in Georgia, Imedi TV has become the ruling party’s most powerful propaganda machine,...
Jul 29, 2025


Humanitarian Aid Fraud and Social Media Propaganda: How Russian Influence Works in France
About organizations, people, and media that promote Russian narratives and spread the influence of the aggressor state in France. On May...
Jul 28, 2025


My Enemy’s Enemy — Taiwan and Eastern Europe
When I was invited to speak at a seminar on resilience in Taiwan, I didn’t expect to find a mirror, writes Ieva Ilves. Source: The...
Jul 25, 2025


Russia’s Hybrid Playbook in Africa: Arms, Business, Propaganda
Russia continues to actively advance its interests in Africa. The Kremlin is using soft power to strengthen its foothold in the region....
Jul 24, 2025
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