Oct 22Tuning 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...
Sep 30Running out of red paintThis week, many things have a slight United Nations flavour, as world leaders gather in New York for the 79th UN General Assembly (UNGA)...
Aug 22Russia’s Digital Tech Isolationism: Domestic Innovation, Digital Fragmentation, and the Kremlin’s Push to Replace Western Digital TechnologyRussia’s technological isolation is both a reality and a desired goal for Moscow. This piece explores the impacts of this phenomenon and...
Jul 12Huge sums stolen from key Russian aviation test centerAn investigation has revealed that over 875 million rubles ($10 million) were embezzled during the reconstruction of the main testing...
Dec 4, 2023Ukraine's David vs. Goliath Victory: Sinking Russia's Naval Ego Without a Single ShipAt the dawn of the war, the Russian Black Sea Fleet proudly sailed with about 40 ships of various types and 7 submarines. The Ukrainians,...
Nov 10, 2022Putin’s failing Ukraine invasion proves Russia is no superpowerFor centuries, Russia has seen itself as one of the world’s great powers. This superpower status was somewhat sullied by the humiliations...