Editorial paper at Robert Lansing Institute

Diplomatic passport cover to avoid sanctions requires the Vienna Convention privileges being restricted

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs makes a practice of the international sanction-free scheme to provide high-ranking Russians with a free pass to Europe and the United States, as well…

May 4, 2022Russia

Democracy Governance

Somalia: unblocked presidential elections amid risks of deepening crisis

Election of parliament leaders in Somalia paves way for presidential vote. After the protracted delays and obstacles in choosing the members of parliament, the election of the parliamentary leadership is a…

May 2, 2022Somalia

Governance

Putin likely not capable of functioning by year end

Putin's health worsens fast, raising questions whether he is capable of functioning. Consensus estimates agree the regime is about to change in winter 2022-2023. The Kremlin risks, otherwise, being run by a disabled…

April 28, 2022Putin, Russia

Psyops War crimes

The Kremlin keeps attacking France in Africa to divert attention from war crimes in Ukraine

Moscow tries to cover up its war crimes in Ukraine by staging similar accusations against Western countries worldwide. The Kremlin continues conducting anti-French smear campaigns in Africa following Emmanuel Macron's victory in the presidential election. The…

April 27, 2022Mali, Wagner Group

Coup Intelligence ops

Moldova leaders risk losing posts over protests inspired from outside

Provocative shelling of Transnistria’s Ministry of State Security speaks about upcoming escalation in Moldova with a view to overthrow the Sandu democratic regime and reignite the conflict between Chisinau and…

April 26, 2022FSB, GRU, Moldova, Russia

Conflict Intelligence ops

Russia uses African mercenaries as consumables in the war against Ukraine

Russia recruits mercenaries in African countries to have them engaged in the war against Ukraine. Despite lack of experience of combat operations in the climatic conditions of Europe, the Russian…

April 25, 2022Ethiopia, Russia

Conflict

Russia preparing to reformat the political space of Donbas

If Russia attains its key objective in Ukraine war – control over the Donbas region, it is highly likely to annex this territory. The Kremlin is very optimistic about the prospect…

April 22, 2022Russia, Ukraine

Geopolitics

Russia is blackmailing Bennet’s government to get Alexander’s Courtyard

Russia claims against Israel for Jerusalem’s Alexander's Courtyard transfer to Moscow. Dr. David Horowitz, Jerusalem history researcher at Bar-Ilan University, claims that in 1859 the Tsarist Russian Empire acquired some land…

April 20, 2022Israel, Russia

Governance Terrorism

Causes of the security crisis in Nigerian Kaduna State

The growing infamy of Kaduna as the most terrorised state in Nigeria in recent times despite the heavy presence of the military and police in the state is raising concerns…

April 18, 2022Nigeria

Democracy Governance

Côte d’Ivoire: President Ouattara reshuffle Achi’s government to strengthen power and overcome pandemic crisis

President Ouattara’s shuffling of government structure has pushed the PM Patrick Achi and his subordinates away. Though Achi has not given a formal response to his resignation, he made clear that President Ouattara…

April 15, 2022Alassane Ouattara, Cote d’Ivoire, Patrick Achi

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