How did the Syrian ceasefire change relations between US and Russia? Sha Lalapet analyses the week-long Syrian ceasefire and the international implications that unfolded as a result.
Tag: Vladimir Putin
Cyber Chaos: The Aftermath of Russia’s NSA Hack
Russia has been implicated in the recent hack of the NSA causing emails to be leaked and ended political careers. Cas Legrand discusses how it happened and what it means for the present and future of international cyber security.
American National Security Elite on Trump: “Not Qualified to be President”
In an open letter, 50 Republican foreign policy specialists outline why Donald Trump should not be President of the United States.
The Bizarre World of Russia’s Human Rights: New Ombudsman Will Defend Russian Minorities Abroad and Fight Subversion at Home
Russia’s new human rights ombudsman promises to defend Russians abroad and fight subversion at home.
Through Ukraine’s Eyes: Interview with Dr. Taras Kuzio, Part II
In Part II of this exclusive interview, Dr. Kuzio talks about alternatives to the Minsk agreement, Canada’s involvement, Russia’s disinformation campaign, and the state of Russian nationalism in Ukraine.
Through Ukraine’s Eyes: Interview with Dr. Taras Kuzio, Part I
In Part I of this exclusive interview, Dr. Taras Kuzio talks about what the Paris attacks, Minsk II, and Russia’s intervention in Syria mean for Ukraine, as well as NATO’s involvement in the Ukraine conflict.
The Contest for Economic Supremacy in Central Asia
The entry of Chinese business into Central Asia has triggered a struggle for economic supremacy between Moscow and Beijing. Sandy Vingoe discusses what this would mean for the region.
Review—“Threat Perception in Central Asia in Response to Russia-Ukraine: Kazakhstan Will Not Be Next”
Kelly Rahardja reviews a research paper from the NATO Defense College discussing the potential for a Russian attack in Central Asia.
Iran’s Iraqi Proxy War and the Potential Virtues of a Tehran-Washington Partnership
Should the United States work with Iran in the fight against ISIS? Sandy Vingoe considers the benefits of such a partnership.
Into the Mind of Vladimir Putin
Jeremy Voisin dissects Putin’s 60 Minutes interview and his ambitions in Syria and Ukraine.