Editorial paper at Robert Lansing Institute

Strategic Withdrawal or Global Recalibration? Trump’s Distance from Ukraine Negotiations and Direct Talks with Hamas

Donald Trump’s decision to distance himself from negotiations surrounding the war in Ukraine—while simultaneously engaging in direct talks with Hamas—marks a major shift in American foreign policy behavior under his…

May 21, 2025Israel, Ukraine, USA

Democracy Geopolitics Governance Intelligence ops National Security

“Viktor Orbán’s Russian Alignment: A Threat from Within the European Union”

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has pursued a foreign and domestic policy agenda that increasingly diverges from the European Union’s core values and strategic goals. His deepening alliance with Russian…

May 20, 2025Hungary, Russia, Ukraine, USA

Geopolitics Intelligence ops Propaganda and Disinformation

Viktoria Fortuna’s Territorial Claims on Ukrainian Budjak: A Kremlin-Linked Challenge to Regional Stability

Viktoria Fortuna, a rising far-right populist figure in Moldova, has sparked political alarm by asserting territorial claims on Ukraine’s region—territory with no legal or historical justification under Moldovan state policy.…

May 19, 2025Moldova, Russia, Ukraine

Democracy Governance Intelligence ops

Romania’s Presidential Election: A Strategic Defeat for Russian Influence Operations

The 2025 Romanian presidential election is a landmark victory not only for democratic governance but also for the broader Western alliance in its ongoing struggle against Russian influence. As the…

May 19, 2025Romania, Russia

Intelligence ops Propaganda and Disinformation Psyops

Russia’s Influence Operations in Mali: Strategic Assessment

Russia and China are increasingly using ideological influence as a weapon — not only through disinformation but by building alternative narratives to counter the Western-led information order. In Africa, Russia is experimenting with deep…

May 16, 2025Mali, Russia

Conflict Geopolitics Warfare

After the Guns Fall Silent: Strategic Implications of the India–Pakistan War

The recent war between India and Pakistan—though short in duration—has left behind a complex legacy. While active hostilities have ceased under international pressure, particularly from the United States and China, the…

May 15, 2025China, India, Pakistan

Geopolitics Peacekeeping

Beyond Istanbul: Strategic Steps for the Coalition if Putin Refuses Engagement

The Istanbul negotiations have been positioned as a potential turning point in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. However, the likelihood of meaningful progress remains slim, especially as signals…

May 15, 2025Russia, Turkiye, Ukraine, USA

Conflict Geopolitics Peacekeeping

The Istanbul Negotiations: Composition, Strategy, and Implications of the Russian Delegation

The renewed negotiations in Istanbul between Russia and Ukraine have attracted international attention as a potential turning point in the ongoing conflict. While the outcomes remain uncertain, the composition of the…

May 14, 2025Russia, Ukraine, USA

Geopolitics

“Shadow Strategy: Russian Military Advisers in Algeria and Moscow’s Expanding Influence in North Africa”

Russia's engagement with Algeria has grown significantly over the past decade, with a quiet yet consequential element being the deployment of military advisers. While these developments are not unprecedented, the reported…

May 13, 2025Algeria, Russia

Democracy Estimates Governance

The Future of Uganda: Political Scenarios Amid Museveni’s Election Challenge”

Yoweri Museveni, the long-time president of Uganda, has been in power since 1986. Given his extensive control over the country’s political landscape, there are several factors to consider when assessing…

May 12, 2025Uganda

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