Category: Europe & Central Asia
50 Articles
- 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
- 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