Editorial paper at Robert Lansing Institute

Russia enhances its Spy Hub in Ireland

There are evidences Russia’s field agents from military G2 conduct intelligence operations in Ireland. Ireland’s counterintelligence service has launched an investigation into an expansion project at the embassy of Russia…

February 18, 2021Ireland, Russia

Intelligence ops

Greece to gain more dependence on Russia losing touch with EU and U.S., spurring pariah state’s ambition

Belterra Investments Ltd consolidated control over the Greek port of Thessaloniki last week. If the deal is clinched, 80,3% of the port’s voting shares will come under direct or indirect…

February 16, 2021cocaine, Greece, port of Thessaloniki, Russia, Savvidis

Governance

Is red ribbon making a comeback in the Balkans too?

The early elections of February 14 in Kosovo are being eagerly awaited by the citizens. The hope for change is great but what change it will be, remains to be…

February 11, 2021Arbesa Hoxha, Kosovo

Psyops

Moscow espouses QAnon and other conspiracy theories

Russia favors infiltrating conspiracy theories into U.S. political agenda to denigrate U.S. policy and manipulate public perceptions. In view of this, state propaganda tools broadcasting abroad and cyber units of…

February 11, 2021Qanon, Russia, USA

Conflict Must Read PDF

Identity Crisis: Ethnicity and Conflict in Myanmar, 2020

The fundamental analysis by International Crisis Group. Ethnicity and conflict are inextricably linked in Myanmar, creating a vicious cycle of violence that continues to escalate. The state’s inability to address…

February 4, 2021Myanmar

Geopolitics

Myanmar coup to increase China’s influence, revive the military junta rule and wind up democracy in the country

Myanmar coup followed agreements made between the military leaders of Myanmar and the official Beijing seeking more influence in Myanmar and kicking out India as a competitor in the region.…

February 4, 2021China, Myanmar