Tensions Between Russia and Ukraine: How Likely is Another War?
As the war in Ukraine heads into its eighth year, many fear that Moscow may be preparing a...
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Confronting the Challenge of Weaponized Corruption in the Black Sea Region and Beyond
Existing and emerging democratic nations around the world—particularly the Black Sea countries bordering Russia—face expanding threats that transcend traditional...
The Importance of Joining the Three Seas Initiative for Georgia, Ukraine, and Moldova
As the European Union works to maintain a competitive edge economically against Beijing and Moscow, regional cooperation initiatives throughout...
What Can Georgia Learn from Ukraine’s Crimean Platform Summit?
On August 23, the Crimean Platform Summit was held in Ukraine. Announced by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the initiative...
Russia’s Coercive Diplomacy: Why Did the Kremlin Mass Its Forces Near Ukraine This Spring?
Introduction During March and April 2021, the Russian military conducted a large-scale buildup in its regions bordering Ukraine,...
Beyond COVID-19, Part 11: Political Shake-up in Ukraine and Baseball Returns in Asia
Congratulations to our readers: you made it to May! Celebrate the small victories, and do something special for yourself...
Beyond COVID-19, Part 7: Turkish Economic Problems, China’s Human Rights, and Progress in the War in Ukraine
Week four of social distancing and quarantine is coming to a close in the great Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We’re...
France Wants a Western Reset with Russia. What Should That Look Like?
France once again is pushing for improved relations with Russia. For that to happen, Moscow would have to make...
Beyond COVID-19, Part 3: Russia-Saudi Oil War and Developments in the Black Sea
This Round Table features a conversation between Thomas J. Shattuck, Managing Editor at FPRI, and Nikolas K. Gvosdev, Black...
Beyond COVID-19, Part 1: News Stories You Should Pay Attention To
As the United States and the world continue to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, much of the news coverage...