Why attrition will be a critical factor in the battle for Donbas
Two months into the war in Ukraine, Russia is still struggling to achieve its goals. Its attempts to take...
A Nation Must Think Before it Acts
Why attrition will be a critical factor in the battle for Donbas
A nation must think before it acts.
Ukraine
America Needs a Comprehensive Compellence Strategy Against Russia
The Biden administration has formulated an unprecedented response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The coordination of transatlantic diplomacy, including...
Food Prices, Elections, and the Wagner Group in Africa
Despite its battlefield failures, Russia has dealt a surprising blow to an unexpected party: world food markets. Russia’s invasion...
Appraising the War in Ukraine and Likely Outcomes
After six weeks of combat, where is the Russo-Ukrainian War going? Modern technology both facilitates and hampers the answer...
Ukraine War Sparks Suspicion over Russia’s Designs on Kazakhstan
For all its years of independence, Kazakhstan has worried about Russian irredentist dreams of Kazakh territory. Following Russia’s invasion...
Do Russians Really “Long for War” in Ukraine?
Since February 24, the day that Russian troops invaded Ukraine, the issue of the Russian people’s attitudes toward the...
Securing and Protecting Bosnia Amidst Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
The Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine has renewed worries that the country will use its proxies in Bosnia and...
Kadyrov’s Ukraine Gamble
A series of bizarre theatrics involving Russian President Vladimir Putin’s close circles preceded his decision to invade Ukraine on...
Lukashenka’s Fatal Mistake
Translation by Griffin Perrault The Belorussian ambassador was recently kicked out of Ukraine. Lukashenka has fully surrendered to Putin...
Understanding Central Asia’s Cautious Approach to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
The governments in Central Asia are treading cautiously in their remarks about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Central Asia, too,...