Editorial paper at Robert Lansing Institute

Political uncertainty ahead of 2025 elections triggers military coup attempt in Bolivia

The uprising was the culmination of the tensions that have been brewing in Bolivia formonths, with protesters streaming into the capital amid a severe economic crisis andthe battle between two political…

June 27, 2024Bolivia

Conflict

It seems quite unlikely Hezbollah is going to cede any territory over to the Israelis for a new buffer zone

The risk of escalation between Hezbollah and Israel after more than eight months of border clashes has shown no sign of stopping. Hezbollah has upped the ante, seeking to demonstrate…

June 26, 2024Hezbollah, Israel

ideology Intelligence ops

Conspiracy and existentialistic theories: the West is too far from true reasons of Russia’shostility

The Kremlin leaders shape their policy based on conspiracy theories and disinformationgiven by Russian intelligence. Any disinformation is mainly aimed at creating a ‘fake’enemy in the face of the West.…

June 24, 2024Russia

Corruption Governance

Signs of possible Mutharika’s comeback to power next year in Malawi

The former vice-president's death will likely create a political dilemma or an opportunity for President Lazarus Chakwera. Political tensions have been high in Malawi since the death of former vice-president Saulos Chilima…

June 21, 2024Malawi

Healthcare National Security Nonproliferation

Warning: growing risks of virus spread in Europe

An increasing number of registered dengue cases in Europe raise concern. It is transmitted by the Asian tiger mosquito. Total reported cases increased from 71 in 2022 to 130 in…

June 19, 2024dengue, Russia, smallpox

National Security Terrorism

Kremlin bringing IS threat back to Europe

It is highly likely that an imitation will be launched of the Islamic State’s campaign to resume its operations across Europe. We expect terrorist attacks under the IS flag, which…

June 17, 2024ISIS, Russia

Conflict Warfare

Kremlin’s Colonial and Racist Policies in Africa

The Kremlin benefits from its expansion and support for authoritarian regimes in the developing world to recruit and send people to fight on the side of Russia in the war…

June 14, 2024Africa, Russia, Ukraine

Democracy Governance Intelligence ops

Ethiopia is allowing interception of communications without court order further defeating democracy standards

The Ethiopian House of Peoples' Representatives is currently considering a new bill that would empower investigators to intercept communications and correspondence without judicial authorization. This authority would be applicable in specific cases…

June 13, 2024Ethiopia

Conflict Intelligence ops

Russian sabotage activity in Europe: NATO gets reasons for implementing Article5 of the Treaty

Russia has been changing its tactics in the West from conducting hybridoperations to acts of sabotage. Thus, NATO countries has received a reason toimplement Article 5 of the Washington Treaty.We…

June 11, 2024France, NATO, Poland, Russia

Conflict Geopolitics Governance

Why is Syria on UAE’s side over Iran in Gulf islands dispute?

Syria supported a declaration at the Arab League summit in Bahrain thispromoting “the sovereignty of the United Arab Emirates over its three islands” in the Gulf, referring to Abu Musa, Lesser…

June 10, 2024Iran, Syria, UAE

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