Category: Europe & Central Asia
48 Articles
- Europe & Central Asia
Mobilized, Forgotten, Ignored: Russia’s Control Mechanisms of its Minority Populations Amid the Russo-Ukrainian War
The recruitment ad for the Russian military, released in the spring of 2023, hammered home the sentiment that signing up for service was not only patriotic but manly. Considering…
October 25, 2023
- Defense
- Europe & Central Asia
The Long Shadow of Kinzhal: Why Russia’s Hypersonics Matter
On Thursday, March 9, Russian MiG-31 fighters employed 6 hypersonic Kh47M2 “Kinzhal” missiles in strikes on population centers and infrastructure …
April 7, 2023
- Europe & Central Asia
Icarus in the Kremlin: The Fading Political Power of Yevgeny Prigozhin and the Wagner Group
A group of Wagner fighters huddled around their patron, bundled in combat fatigues and balaclavas amidst a backdrop of chalk-colored rock. Russian state media reposted the image…
March 29, 2023
- Europe & Central Asia
The Future of Ukraine: Will the EU Show Resolve or Indecision?
The coming year will be critical for Ukrainians in their fight against Russian aggression. The Ukrainian people have undoubtedly shown their resilience and fortitude to fight for…
March 6, 2023
- Europe & Central Asia
What Are We Doing In Ukraine?
Unrestrained and uncoordinated Western support would go against American and European national interests, undermining Europe’s defense capabilities and escalating the risk of…
February 24, 2023
- Europe & Central Asia
- Race & Security
Reparations and Realpolitik: Lessons from Italy and Libya
The renewed interest in the consequences of colonialism worldwide sees former European colonial powers face increasing calls to pay reparations to the territories and people they…
February 8, 2023
- Europe & Central Asia
Under Pressure: Economic Crisis Threatens European Union Solidarity
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022 galvanized Europe, creating solidarity at a time when many questioned the strength of the European Union (EU).…
November 25, 2022
- Defense
- Europe & Central Asia
Managing Crises in the Information Age: Escalation Dynamics in the Russo-Ukrainian War
Over the course of the now eight-month war in Ukraine, Russia has made vague and indirect threats of nuclear escalation. Those threats become more frequent and overt as Ukrainian…
November 23, 2022
- Defense
- Europe & Central Asia
The Road to Tactical Nuclear Weapons: Re-examining Russia’s Theory of Victory and Prospects for Deterrence
Just as many dismissed the possibility of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February, academics continue to assert a low probability that…
November 18, 2022
- Environment and Biosecurity
- Europe & Central Asia
What Russia’s Weaponization of Hunger Can Tell Us About the Power of Shame
The global humanitarian community had whiplash last week. This stems from Russia’s decision to withdraw from the Black Sea Grain Initiative, an agreement facilitating…
November 17, 2022