Russia’s Alleged Arms Shipment in South Africa
Editor’s Note: This article was first published in Asia Times under the title “What really happened with #LadyRussiagate?” ...
A Nation Must Think Before it Acts
Russia’s Alleged Arms Shipment in South Africa
A nation must think before it acts.
Ukraine
The G7 Meeting: New Roles for a Venerable Organization
The annual meeting of the world’s seven most economically prosperous democratic countries—plus the European Union—that comprise the G7 always...
Stress-Testing Chinese-Russian Relations
The statements could not have been more different. As Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up his visit to Russia...
The Breakdown of the US-South African Strategic Partnership
Editor’s Note: This article was first published in Asia Times under the title “US-South Africa ties explode on Russia...
What Happens Next with the Wagner Group?
In a recent video released by Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, he stares into the camera and berates several...
High North, High Tension: The End of Arctic Illusions
For a long time, the Arctic was seen as a zone free of geopolitical tensions. Apart from joint military...
Putin’s Holy Grail: Myth, Power, and the Retaking of Russian-Occupied Crimea
“Now, they will call you ‘Putin the Crimean.’” – Alexei Venediktov, editor-in-chief of the Echo of Moscow, to Vladimir...
Beyond Ukraine’s Offensive | The West Needs to Prepare the Country’s Military for a Long War
As the Russian winter offensive reaches its culmination, Ukraine is poised to seize the initiative. In the coming weeks,...
Russia’s Military Industry Forecast 2023-2025
After the start of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the arms expenditures and military budget...
The Wagner Group’s Expanding Global Footprint
Wagner Roadmap: Ten Recommendations to Fight the Group 1. The sanctions discussion needs to be expanded, as such designations...