Russia
Russia plays a central role in global security, energy markets, and geopolitics, making its actions highly influential on international stability and economic trends. Understanding Russia today is especially important as its policies, conflicts, and alliances increasingly shape the balance of power and the future of global order.
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From Arctic Power To Arctic Leader? Russia’s High North Strategy
Abstract: Russia is the only non-NATO country among all Arctic neighbouring nations. It is uniquely placed, both in terms of the capacities it possesses and the challenges it faces while operating in the Arctic. The US, unlike Russia in the Arctic region, enjoys the support of the majority of the Arctic states. However, possessing the… Read More
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The Underwhelming Performance Of Russian Land Forces Electronic Warfare – Watt Happened?
The Underwhelming Performance of Russian Land Forces Electronic Warfare during Phase-1 of the Ukraine War: the 24th of February to the 6th of April 2022 Abstract: On the 24th of February 2022, the Russian Armed Forces invaded Ukraine. Spearheaded by the army, the land element saw Russia’s largest ever combat deployment of Electronic Warfare (EW)… Read More
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Analyzing Russia’s War Crimes: A Brief Study Of International Law
Abstract: The present piece illustrates the ongoing conflict between the Russian Federation and the Ukrainian Republic over territorial claims. The article tests the involvement of war crimes in the current issue. Further, the article examines the legal aspects in terms of legal instruments like the United Nations Charter, the Geneva Convention, the Chemical Weapon Convention,… Read More
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Russia’s Position On Iran’s Nuclear File In Light Of The Ukrainian War
Abstract: Russia’s position on Iran’s nuclear issue is a unique case in highlighting the nature of Russia’s foreign policy toward Iran, and as a thorny issue for the West in general and the United States in particular. The importance of the Iranian nuclear file has emerged even in the midst of the Ukraine war, although… Read More
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The New Euro-Asian Interest In Africa And The Revival Of Authoritarianism
Abstract: In the last two decades, Africans have not only had to contend with the influence of traditionally dominant European states and the United States but also a rising number of emerging and resuscitated powers that seek to take advantage of abundant resources. China, Brazil, India, Israel, Russia, Turkey, and many Gulf States have shown… Read More
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A Résumé Of Russia’s Foreign Policy Strategies And A Look To The Future
Abstract: The Russian Federation of the New Millennium is, as well-defined by the well-known scholar John H. Mackinder, the “Heartland” of the planet we all inhabit. It isa “multi-national” state always at the center of the world, which has been governed by opposing systems (czarism, socialism, “Yeltsinian” liberalism). In power for more than twenty years,… Read More
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When Lightning Fails To Strike: Russia’s Failure To Secure Decisive Victory In Ukraine
Abstract: Initial setbacks in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has exposed both Russian weaknesses and Ukrainian strengths. Having taken an operational pause and adapted to the reality of conflict in Ukraine, Russia seems set to win a slow, ugly war. After five weeks of fighting, this invasion provides valuable lessons for Western states. First, unlike the… Read More
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Did China Know Russia Would Invade Ukraine?
Abstract: Russia’s war with Ukraine has put China in an uncomfortable position. It now faces three irreconcilable choices: Support Russia at the risk of contradicting core principles of its foreign policy and angering the West, abandon its alliance and support the West, or do nothing and tarnish its image as a responsible great power. Chinese… Read More
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The 2020 Russian Peacekeeping Or The Questionable Irrelevance Of A Radar Station
Abstract: The Russian veto power has significantly contributed to the ceasefire agreement of November 10, 2020, signed by Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia, and, thus, enlarged the political presence of Moscow in the South Caucasus. As an outcome, by introducing its troops in Nagorny Karabakh, Russia regained its position in Azerbaijan that it lost since the… Read More
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Why Vladimir Putin Might Opt For A Limited War in Ukraine
Abstract: For some observers, the situation in Ukraine looks dire: Russia is ready to invade the country, and the risk of nuclear war looms above any attempts of direct Western involvement in a military escalation. While acknowledging Russia’s capacity to grab land in Ukraine, this essay attempts to highlight the limits of Moscow’s intentions and… Read More
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