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Russia Marks 80 Years Since the End of the Great Patriotic War
Executive Summary: Russia will celebrate Victory Day on May 9, marking 80 years since the end of World War II, a moral and existential victory that the Kremlin wields to legitimize its present-day war against... MORE
Poland on the Frontlines Against Russia’s Shadow War
Executive Summary: Russia’s shadow war against Poland combines low-level sabotage, insider espionage, informational warfare, and cyber‑attacks. Between 2010 and 2025, Polish authorities closed 30 subterfuge cases, leading to the arrests of 61 individuals—19 cases and... MORE
Strategic Snapshot: Russia’s Fracturing Economy
One of the weakest points in the survivability of President Vladimir Putin’s regime is the Russian economy. On April 24, Putin assured Russian business leaders that the country’s economic challenges are part of a planned... MORE
Join Us on June 12 – Russia’s Future: A Challenge for U.S. Policy
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 turned Moscow’s longtime campaign against Kyiv into a global war. The Kremlin’s attempted conquest of Ukraine has been backed by Chinese industrial might, North Korean military supplies... MORE
The Port of Baku Facilitates Trans-Eurasian Commerce (Part Two)
Executive Summary: Azerbaijan is responding to increased trade through the Middle Corridor with international partnerships and ambitious reforms of its railway and port systems, highlighting Baku’s desire to become a critical node in global trade.... MORE
Georgians May Lose Visa-Free Travel to the European Union
Executive summary: Georgia may soon lose its visa-free travel to the European Union due to the country’s democratic backsliding, triggering widespread domestic and diplomatic reactions. Georgian opposition leaders support maintaining visa-free travel for citizens while... MORE
Chechen Leader Ramzan Kadyrov Requests Resignation
Executive Summary: Ramzan Kadyrov declared this week that he wants to retire from his position as head of the Chechen Republic but acknowledged that only Russian President Vladimir Putin could release him. Putin agreed to... MORE
Strategic Snapshot: China’s AI Ambitions
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has articulated a desire to dominate the technologies of the future. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a particular focus, as the Politburo’s 20th collective study session made clear. At the meeting,... MORE
Ukrainians Reject Russia’s Distortion of 80th Anniversary of World War II
Executive Summary: The Kremlin has shifted May 9 Victory Day celebrations from honoring the sacrifices of Soviet troops in World War II to a tool for justifying Russia’s war against Ukraine. Moscow’s attempts to monopolize... MORE