Editorial paper at Robert Lansing Institute

U.S. Definition of Terrorist States: a Rhetorical Analysis and Critique, 2005

Here is the paper “U.S. Definition of Terrorist States: a Rhetorical Analysis and Critique” by David A. Rochefort from Political Science Department Northeastern University and Taubman Public Policy Center Brown…

July 16, 2020state sponsorship of terrorism

Must Read PDF Terrorism

State Supported Terrorism by Iran, Syria and Libya, 1985

lansinginstitute.org want to recommend for reading the CIA declassified paper, 31, January 1985 “State Supported Terrorism by Iran, Syria and Libya. We believe that it will help to draw a…

July 16, 2020Iran, Libya, Syria, terrorism

Must Read PDF Terrorism

The Changing Nature of State Sponsorship of Terrorism, 2008

We want to highlight the Analysis paper by Daniel l. Byman The Changing Nature of State Sponsorship of Terrorism published by Saban Center for Middle East Policy at the Brookings…

July 16, 2020state sponsorship of terrorism, USA

Conflict

Escalatory symptoms in South Caucasus: risks for Azerbaijan

Russia seeks to ramp up conflicts in the South Caucasus, provoking against Azerbaijan. Skirmishes between the servicemen of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Tovuz district began on July 12, leaving three…

July 16, 2020Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Turkey

Geopolitics

Competition with Turkey and fear of unrest inside the country push the UAE in Russia’s arms

The United Arab Emirates is leaving the pro-American orbit in the Middle East and is forwarding to embrace Russia. Abu Dhabi has increased its involvement in providing support to Russian…

July 15, 2020Syria, UAE

Economy

Russian elite moves money offshore

Representatives of elite, politics, and economics, as well as investment activity players of Russia constitute an inextricable system. Their activity serves as one of the best indicators showing the situation…

July 14, 2020economy, Russia

Conflict

Russia chisels away at Assad’s entourage

In-fighting erupts between Syrian intelligence and army in Damascus. Violent clashes broke out between Syrian regime intelligence forces and local militias affiliated with the army’s 4th Division and national defense…

July 13, 2020Russia, Syria

Drug trafficking Must Read PDF

The USSR and Illicit Drugs: facing Up to the Problem, 1986

The lansinginstitute.org would like to highlight the CIA research paper “The USSR and Illicit Drugs: facing Up to the Problem” published in November 1986. We want to point out on…

July 10, 2020drugs

Intelligence ops

Russia is launching far right project on the eve of Georgian elections

Traditionally Russia uses far right organizations to achieve its own goals in other states. These parties and organizations’ activity in Italy, Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary, Great Britain, Germany and other countries…

July 9, 2020Georgia, Nazi, right-wing

Drug trafficking

Assad regime ramping up facilities for drug smuggling

Assad regime in Syria and its backers from Hezbollah are involved in drug trafficking to supply the Middle East market and run into Europe. The scope and geography of amphetamine…

July 8, 2020captagon, drugs, Lebanon, Syria

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