Aleksi Korpela discusses Russian intelligence activities in Finland and Sweden and the growing military threat.
Tag: Russia
What Will be the Greatest Consequence of the Drop in Oil Prices?
As the price of oil continues to drop, our Research Analysts and Program Editors look at its global effects.
From Russia with Boston Marathon Bombings
Russia often positions itself as an irreconcilable fighter against international terrorism. Time and time Russian officials use instances of deadly terrorist attacks in the West as an opportunity to call NATO to join efforts against terrorism. Russian president Vladimir Putin calls for ‘one powerful fist’ to fight terrorism and blames NATO for double standards. However, Read More…
From Central Asia with Love and Remittances
Research Analyst Michael Oshell explores Central Asia’s dependence on foreign remittances.
How Can the Alliance Deter Russia?
Our Program Editors and Research Analysts look at the ongoing threat the Russian state poses to NATO.
The Instagram dictator: ‘I declare war!’ Is Russia launching the war of hybrid terrorism against NATO?
We are used to having freedom to say what we want. But what if we didn’t? And what if a foreign state was telling us so? In a world beset by ISIS we are used to terrorist attacks by non-state actors. But what if a state with veto power at the UN Security Council was Read More…
Russian Public Relations and Privatization
Michael Kang examines the Russian government’s plan to privatize state owned companies and its potential economic impacts on the Russian federal budget.
Of Fire and Ice: Russia’s Militarization of the Arctic
Airbases, Arctic warfare troops, and air-defence systems. Aleksi Korpela maps out Russia’s militarization of the Arctic from Pechenga to Wrangel Island.
Panel on NATO, Russia and the Future of Scandinavian Defence Recap – January 7, 2016
Here is a summary of the panel event entitled ‘NATO, Russia and the Future of Scandinavian Defence’ that was held in Montreal on the January 7, 2016.
Montenegro, NATO and Russia: A Tug of War
Analyzing the implication of Montenegro’s bid to join NATO.