Jeremy Voisin dissects Putin’s 60 Minutes interview and his ambitions in Syria and Ukraine.
Tag: Russia
The Blame Game: Slowing Global Growth and the Impact of Emerging Markets
Since the 2008 financial crisis, Emerging Market (EM) economies have been the major drive of economic growth; however, the engine behind the growth is beginning to sputter. Of the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) who contribute 20% of global GDP, Brazil and Russia are both in recession while China has experienced dramatic Read More…
How to synchronize Eastern and Southern perceptions of security threats to the Alliance
To the east, Poland, the Baltics, and Romania face threats of hybrid conflict coming from a revanchist Russia. To the south, allies such as Italy and Greece prioritize maritime security across the Mediterranean.
New Security Challenges in Eastern Europe: new or old and forgotten?
Analyzing Eastern European security
Russia-Iran Relations and the Proposed Nuclear Deal
Sandy Vingoe examines the potential repercussions of renewed Russia-Iran relations.
Colonel Kurtz: Assad’s Heart of Darkness
Michael Oshell problematizes President Bashar Al-Assad’s precarious position in Syria.
The World After March 19, 2014
Since the Russian occupation of the Crimea, the humanity has witnessed a firestorm of patriotism sweeping across the globe.
How a Murder Defines a Conflict
Matt Korda investigates how a decade-old murder plays a central role in explaining and perpetuating the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
Stavanger 2015—Looking Ahead to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (Pt. 1)
Ian is discussing the major subjects of the upcoming NATO Parliamentary Assembly in a short series.
Poland’s Traumatic History and its Response to the Ukraine Crisis
Does Poland’s history affect its military response to possible threats of Russian aggression? Sandy Vingoe investigates in his latest article.









