The Impact of Russia’s Nuclear Doctrine Revision on the Defense Policies of...
The conventional nuclear deterrent structure has been much changed by the shifting worldwide power dynamics and nuclear weapon proliferation. This has led to Russia’s and Western nations’ strategic...
View ArticleRussia updates nuclear doctrine: An analysis of strategic implications
On November 19, 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin approved changes to the national nuclear doctrine, signaling a significant shift in Russia’s approach to the ongoing Ukraine conflict. These...
View ArticleWeaponized Justice: Patterns of Repression in Russia
The Kremlin’s manipulation of Russia’s criminal justice system stands as a cornerstone of its strategy to suppress dissent, consolidate power, and maintain authoritarian control. Over time, this system...
View ArticleWhy Did Russia Fall into the “Allied Trust” Dilemma?
In the midst of the current academic discourse on the multipolarity that the world is overseeing, Russia seems unwilling to take a greater role on the international level due to its positions, which...
View ArticleDetermining the Endgame for Russia in Ukraine
February 2025 will signify the third anniversary of Russia’s involvement in the conflict in Ukraine. At the outset of the invasion on February 24, 2022, many observers anticipated a swift resolution to...
View ArticleThe Putin Roadmap: Predicting Trump’s Next Moves
Few people in modern politics have drawn as much attention and controversy as Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. Even though Putin comes from an autocratic country and Trump comes from a democracy with...
View ArticleThe delicate thread to peace: Can US-Russia Negotiations End the Ukraine...
After a series of high-stakes diplomatic engagements, significant developments have unfolded in efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict. In Saudi Arabia, a United States (US) delegation led by...
View ArticleIs Russia really isolated? The increasing importance of East and South diplomacy
When Western countries imposed sanctions on Russia following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, many predicted that Moscow would face deep international isolation. However, rather than retreating from the...
View ArticleWhy Putin Decided to Invade Ukraine: A War for Ego, Not Russian Interests
As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, discussions about a potential armistice, and even cautious hopes for peace, have begun, fueled by a constant pressure from the US presidential office....
View ArticleRussia and Cuba Bristling at Growing Bilateral Ties
The State Duma, Russia’s lower chamber of legislators, bristled in late March 2025 at the strengthening multifaceted ties with Cuba during the first-class interaction during a special session in which...
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