Preparing for the Worst: Poland’s Military Modernization
No one needs to remind Poland of the strategic dangers arising from its geography. Often sandwiched between great European...
A Nation Must Think Before it Acts
Preparing for the Worst: Poland’s Military Modernization
A nation must think before it acts.
Categories for Geopoliticus
What Poker Tells Us about ISIS’s Changing Strategy
Discussions concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) have lately shifted to when, rather than if, the...
After Russia’s Election, Expect Economy to Putter On as Before
In the two months between Vladimir Putin’s virtually assured victory on March 18 and the presentation of the new...
The Mixed Feelings of Russian Voters
On March 18, a significant number of Russian voters will go to the polls with mixed feelings. On the...
Putin’s Reelection Won’t Fix Poverty and Pensions
Russians are growing frustrated with poor healthcare, underfunded schools, and increasing poverty, a recent poll shows. As President Vladimir...
What Do Trump’s Tariffs Mean for the World Trade Organization?
It's not unusual for U.S. politicians on the campaign trail to decry free trade. Most voters will be happy...
The End of the Power Vertical? Corruption and Stagnation in Putin’s Fourth Term
Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly promised to tackle corruption. But in his new term, corruption is likely to...
What Another Six Years of Putin Spells for Russia’s Economy
Most Russians would be forgiven for skipping this month’s presidential election. With less than two weeks until polls open,...
What Will Kim and Trump Actually Talk About?
The news that North Korea’s Kim Jong-un has invited Donald Trump for talks, and that Trump has accepted, is...
Bear at the Door: Poland Ponders its Strategic Environment
Russian behavior has long influenced how safe Poles feel. Centuries of fending off or being subjugated by Russia (or,...