US-Russia Relations Hit a New Low
Congress’ new round of sanctions have brought US-Russia relations to a new low, but there are still some points of potential cooperation.
Russia Struggles with Its Breakaway Empire
It’s getting harder and harder for Russia to maintain its network of breakaway territories in the post-Soviet space.
Russia Slowly Tightens Its Grip on Georgia’s South Ossetia
Russia has expanded the military demarcation line in Georgia’s breakaway region of South Ossetia.
Could Crimea Return to Ukraine?
The EU is banking on soft power to keep Ukraine and the Crimea together – and close to Europe.
Backgrounder: Russian Hacking
Russia has scored several major propaganda victories by reworking Soviet-era tactics for the Information Age.
Ukraine Nationalism Pushes Minsk to the Background
A popular blockade of a rail corridor between the east and west illustrates the ongoing struggle at the heart of Ukraine’s politics.
What Military Options Are on the Table If Trump Scraps the Iran Nuclear Deal?
A return to outright antagonism in US-Iran relations brings inevitable speculation about the military option. But the tactical hurdles faced by the US/Israeli air forces have only gotten worse over the past few years.
Great Power Competition in the Balkans Heating Up
Great power competition in the Balkans is set to intensify over the short-term, especially if Hilary Clinton wins the US presidency.