Editorial paper at Robert Lansing Institute

Vucic will not resign He will try painful scenarios

Student protests in Serbia, which began four months ago following the collapse of a train station roof in Novi Sad, continue unabated in pursuit of their demands. Students from different…

March 17, 2025Serbia

Governance Intelligence ops

Igor Chaika’s Appointment: A New Tool for Russian Influence and Intelligence Operations Abroad

Russia Prepares to Intensify Influence Operations in the Post-Soviet Space and Europe Using Soviet and Russian Diaspora Networks. Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed Igor Chaika, the younger son of…

March 13, 2025Russia

Conflict Geopolitics National Security Peacekeeping

Russia’s Road to a Renewed Offensive: Timeline and Strategic Challenges”

After the negotiations in Saudi Arabia on March 11, Moscow will deliberately stall the dialogue with the U.S. to buy time for regrouping and strengthening its military capabilities. We are…

March 12, 2025Russia, Ukraine, USA

Democracy Geopolitics Governance

Abkhazia at a Crossroads: Gunba’s Vision for Economic Revival and Russian Backing

In the runoff of the presidential election in Abkhazia, Badra Gunba secured 56.85% of the vote, excluding spoiled ballots, and emerged victorious in the presidential race. His opponent, Adgur Ardzinba,…

March 11, 2025Abkhazia

Conflict Geopolitics Peacekeeping

Kremlin’s Strategy: Leveraging Diplomacy to Justify the Next Phase in Ukraine

Kremlin Sources Anticipate Diplomatic Breakthrough with the U.S. Russia’s Presidential Administration is brimming with confidence, anticipating a diplomatic victory. This optimism stems from the recent revival of U.S.-Russia dialogue, marked…

March 9, 2025Russia, Ukraine, USA

Democracy Governance

Hungary: Trojan Horse in Russia’s Proxy War Against Europe

Budapest could soon lose its voting rights in the EU’s governing bodies as a consequence of its support for Russia and its obstruction of efforts to bolster the bloc's defense…

March 7, 2025EU, Hungary, Russia, Ukraine

Democracy Governance

The Kremlin’s Response to Separatism and Islamization in Dagestan

The Kremlin is concerned about the growing tensions in Dagestan due to signs of separatism. According to sources close to the leadership of the Russian National Guard, Islamization is one…

March 6, 2025Dagestan, Russia, separatism

Conflict Geopolitics National Security Peacekeeping Propaganda and Disinformation

How the White House Policy Could Jeopardize Ukraine’s Sovereignty and U.S. Leadership in Europe

The White House has come to recognize the futility of its efforts to persuade Russia to sign a peace treaty with Ukraine and is now attempting to force Kyiv into…

March 5, 2025Russia, Ukraine, USA

Conflict Governance Peacekeeping

Why Russia Fears Peace: Economic, Social, and Political Risks of Ending the War in Ukraine

Russia is not interested in ending the war in Ukraine due to threats in the social and economic spheres. Previously, we noted that the failure of negotiations in Washington between…

March 4, 2025Russia, Ukraine, USA

Conflict Geopolitics National Security

Israel’s Strategy: Backing Russian Bases in Syria to Curb Turkish Influence

Israel seeks to weaken Turkey's influence in Syria by lobbying the U.S. for measures to decentralize the country and maintain Russia's military presence. Israeli officials fear that a Turkish-backed Islamist…

March 3, 2025Israel, Russia, Syria, Turkiye, USA

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