Category: Europe & Central Asia

48 Articles

Environment and Biosecurity
Europe & Central Asia
Sub-Saharan Africa

Rising Tides: Is Europe Ready for the Next Wave of Climate Migration?

While the war in Ukraine rightfully has the attention of Europe’s policymakers right now, there is a brewing crisis to the south that warrants preparation. The Lake Chad Basin …

November 2, 2022

Europe & Central Asia

Diminishing Returns: Russia’s Waning Sphere of Influence Amid the Russo-Ukrainian War

On the evening of September 12, 2022, artillery barrages rang out across the sky. Gunfire and mortar shells pounded small towns while Bayraktar TB2 drones whirred overhead. One…

October 31, 2022

Defense
Europe & Central Asia

War in Ukraine Leaves U.S. Scrambling to Replenish Arsenal, and European Allies May Offer No Solution

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, the United States and its NATO allies have stepped up to provide military support to bolster Ukraine’s arsenal…

October 28, 2022

Defense
Europe & Central Asia
Technology

Tipping The Scales: The Use of Drones in the Russia-Ukraine War

While Russia’s military capabilities were overestimated, analysts failed to predict just how effective Ukraine’s adoption of asymmetric capabilities would be. Drones are…

October 13, 2022

Europe & Central Asia
The Americas

From Russia With Love: The State of Russia’s Influence in the Western Hemisphere Post-Ukraine

On March 2, 2022, the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly approved a resolution to reprimand Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. Of the 181 member states that took part in the,…

October 11, 2022

Environment and Biosecurity
Europe & Central Asia

Environmental Warfare in Ukraine: Should We Prosecute Eco-Crimes Like War Crimes?

Ukraine is on the verge of an ecological tragedy. The destruction of industrial facilities and contamination from heavy weaponry means that if Ukrainians are able to return to…

May 16, 2022

Defense
Europe & Central Asia

SSP Event: Ukraine, The U.S., And The Future Of Air Warfare

On Tuesday, April 5, Dr. Kelly A. Grieco gave a talk entitled “Ukraine, the US, and the Future of Air Warfare” to the Center for Security Studies (CSS). She provided students…

April 15, 2022

Defense
Europe & Central Asia

From Nordic To NATO: How Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine May Affect Sweden And Finland

The Russian invasion of Ukraine changes the way non-NATO member states prioritize security. There are a variety of reasons why countries do not join NATO, however, these…

April 13, 2022

Europe & Central Asia

Ukraine Is Not the Leadership Case Study You Think It Is

Soon after Russia invaded Ukraine at the end of February, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy became, at home and abroad, a symbol of heroic resistance to Vladimir Putin. Through bold…

April 6, 2022

Defense
Europe & Central Asia

No Deterrence, Just Blowback: The 1941 Sanctions On Japan And Their Lessons For The War In Ukraine

The United States applied an oil embargo against Japan in 1941 in response to a limited incursion into southern Indochina. The embargo crippled Japan’s energy supply,…

March 31, 2022