Editorial paper at Robert Lansing Institute

Armenia Expands Powers of Foreign Intelligence Service to Counteract Russian Subversive Activities

Armenia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (FIS) is expanding its authority, potentially undermining the position of the National Security Service (NSS). A new draft law introduced by the FIS proposes granting the…

August 29, 2024Armenia

Democracy Governance

Polls in South Sudan Unlikely to Prevent Further Violence

New threats continue to emerge in the South Sudanese landscape, particularly as December 2024 draws closer.There have been major defections of influential generals from the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-In Opposition. They have…

August 27, 2024South Sudan

Geopolitics Peacekeeping

Türkiye seeks to maintain a balance against the potential disruption of geostrategic interests

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud announced in a hard-hitting televised speech on the evening of 17 August that his country would not hold further talks with Ethiopia unless it "recognises the sovereignty…

August 23, 2024Ethiopia, Somalia, Turkiye

Geopolitics Governance

High Probability of Power Transition Preparations in Belarus

There are growing indicators that Alexander Lukashenko is preparing for a power transition in Belarus. It appears likely that he is aiming for a controlled and self-managed transfer of power,…

August 21, 2024Belarus, Russia, Ukraine

Governance

Kremlin Maneuvers Stasi Agents into Power in Germany

German newspaper "Bild" has substantiated the hypothesis proposed by RLI analysts that during the Cold War, Sahra Wagenknecht may have collaborated with the Stasi, the secret police of East Germany. …

August 19, 2024AfD, Germany, Russia

Governance Warfare

Russia’s New Mobilization Drive Opens Doors for Increased Sanctions Pressure

The Kremlin is reportedly discussing another wave of mobilization, potentially set to begin in September this year. This topic is gradually becoming less contentious among the so-called Politburo, the current…

August 16, 2024Russia, Ukraine

Geopolitics Governance

Sinwar’s appointment unifies the military and political wings of Hamas

Hamas’ decision to name Yahya Sinwar, a long-time military zealot, as its new political chief will centre the group’s decision-making in embattled Gaza, shore up the group’s ties with its primary backer…

August 13, 2024HAMAS, Palestine, Yahya Sinwar

Democracy Governance

The growing concerns over potential dynastic rule in Comoros

Comoros President Azali Assoumani's recent decision to grant new powers to his son has raised concerns among critics, who view it as a step toward entrenching the family's control over…

August 12, 2024Comoros

Geoeconomics Geopolitics

France’s Western Sahara shift

After years of diplomatic tensions, France has reversed course on its decades-old position by recognizing Morocco’s sovereignty over the Western Sahara. In late July, Paris formally endorsed Morocco's autonomy plan for…

August 9, 2024Algeria, France, Western Sahara

Conflict Psyops Warfare

Russia Reaps the Benefits of Destabilization in the Kursk Region

The Kremlin’s war against Ukraine is contributing to the destabilization of Russia itself. The loss of control over parts of the Kursk region by Moscow indicates that Russia is increasingly…

August 8, 2024Russia, Ukraine

Posts by Editorial paper