Navigating the Currents: The NATO Vilnius Summit
NATO’s Vilnius summit represents a potential turning point for both Ukraine and the alliance as a whole.
Estonia and The Importance of Not Letting History Be History
Estonia remembers and has seen its position be vindicated amid the Ukraine war. Other European countries could learn from its example.
The New Cold War and the Rebirth of the Baghdad Pact
With the current geopolitical landscape bearing a closer resemblance to the Cold War with each passing day, perhaps it’s time to revisit Cold War-era regional alliances, starting with the Baghdad Pact.
The Ukraine War Enters a New Phase
Sweeping victories for Ukraine are raising questions about the effectiveness of the Russian military.
A Stronger Executive Can Help NATO Counter Emerging Threats
Special Executive Presidential Privilege (SEPP) is a necessary counterweight to safeguard against the People’s Republic of China and the Russian Federation
Assessing Potential Outcomes of the Ukraine War
All potential outcomes point to the same fact: the Ukraine war has changed modern geopolitics.
Russia’s Strategy to Destabilize the Balkans Is Working
The Kremlin is nurturing division throughout the region and threatening the delicate stability that has prevailed since the bloody break-up of Yugoslavia.
Putin’s Weapons: Wheat, Gas, and Elections
The Kremlin is employing a multi-faceted strategy to break Western support for Ukraine, one that hinges on wheat, gas, and influencing elections.
A World Remade? Lessons from the Ukraine War
The Ukraine war is producing some bitter lessons for those who believed that global society had moved beyond nation-based geopolitics.
The Wagner Group: Origins and Early Deployments
First in a two-part series, this backgrounder traces the origins and earliest deployments of Russia’s infamous mercenary outfit: the Wagner Group.