Munich Security Conference 2026: The Post-Cold War Era Has Come to an End, But Now What?
The Munich Security Conference (MSC) closed its 62nd and arguably most anticipated edition. The forum, which takes place annually in...
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Cuban Soldiers Fighting for Russia Further Strains US-Cuba Relations
Reports emerged in Sep. 2023 regarding Cuban fighters supporting the Russian war effort in Ukraine when the Cuban government announced...
The Last Nuclear Treaty Standing: How New START’s Expiration Poses a Strategic Dilemma for Asia
The expiration of New START on Feb. 5 serves as a test of whether nuclear strategic stability can endure when...
As US Funding Retreats, China and Russia Fill the Gap: Lessons for Africa
In February 2025, the U.S. administration implemented significant funding cuts affecting several African countries, including funds for South Africa’s HIV/AIDS...
Ahmad al-Sharaa’s Jihadist Past Points to a Russian Future for Syria Unless Europe Acts
The former leader of a Salafi-Jihadist group with prior links to Al-Qaeda is Syria’s current interim president. Once a frequent...
The NYC Russian Neighborhood Where Anora is Set Sees the Movie as an Opportunity
When accepting her Best Actress Oscar, Mikey Madison thanked a neighborhood in New York that rarely appears on travel guides:...
Monday Memo | Sanctions, Foreign Support, Escalation Concerns
Africa “Kenya doctor strike: The public caught between the medics and the government” A month-long doctor’s strike severely impacts the...
ProtestNY – A Russian Dissident Initiative in NYC
A dozen people holding Ukrainian flags and handmade posters are standing around one of the busiest corners of Times Square....
Navigating the 90s Legacy: Baltic States, EU, and Russia’s Challenges
In a recent interview with DW News, Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs and President-elect Edgars Rinkēvičs, in response to the...
Can China’s Popular Nationalism Break the China-Russia Alliance?
After a century and a half in decline, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) believes it has the historical responsibility to...