Geopolitics Archives - Page 6 of 30 - Robert Lansing Institute

Assessing Russia’s Strategic Gamble with Houthi Cooperation

Since the 7 October Hamas attack on Israel, the Houthi movement (Ansar Allah, or 'Partisans of God') has emerged as one of the most active and capable members of Iran's so-called 'Axis of…

December 6, 2024GRU, Houthis, Iran, Russia, Yemen

Conflict Geopolitics

The Decline of Assad’s Grip and Russia’s Waning Influence in Syria”

While Russia is unlikely to completely abandon Assad in the short term, the scope of its support may diminish as global and regional pressures mount. Moscow’s continued involvement will likely…

December 5, 2024Israel, Russia, Syria, Ukraine

- Conflict Geopolitics

HTS Offensive and Its Global Implications

The successful offensives by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Aleppo during the Syrian Civil War can be attributed to several key factors: 1. Strategic Coordination HTS leveraged highly coordinated tactics between…

December 2, 2024HTS, Syria, Turkiye

- Geopolitics

Knowing that Trump had vowed to negotiate with Russia during his campaign, Sahel’s junta governments were emboldened by his win

Every region is monitoring what the changes in Washington will bring: including the Sahel. After the US elections in early November, the different regional security complexes across the world are closely…

November 28, 2024Russia, Sahel, USA

Conflict Geopolitics National Security Nonproliferation

Russia’s Nuclear Blackmail as a Tool to Pressure the West

Russia's Nuclear Blackmail as a Tool to Pressure the West Since the conclusion of the U.S. presidential elections, Russia has continued to escalate global tensions, leveraging the threat of nuclear…

November 27, 2024nuclear weapons, Russia

Corruption Geopolitics Intelligence ops National Security

Russia Secures UN Approval for Military Operations Under Peacekeeping Pretext

In a move raising international concerns, Russia has successfully advanced a resolution through the UN General Assembly, granting the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) the authority to participate in UN…

November 22, 2024CSTO, Russia, United Nations

Geopolitics

Russia’s Role in Prolonging Sudan’s Crisis

Russia vetoed a United Nation resolution on Sudan calling for an immediate cease-fire between Sudan's warring parties and the delivery of humanitarian aid to millions of Sudanese. Russia was the only Security Council…

November 21, 2024Russia, Sudan

Geoeconomics Geopolitics National Security

Boakai’s Ties With Russia Threaten Liberia’s Stability and U.S. Relations

The Liberian opposition could attempt to counter Russian expansion through legislative action, public advocacy, alliances with Western countries, and media campaigns. However, their success would depend on a range of…

November 14, 2024Liberia, Russia, USA

Geopolitics Governance Intelligence ops

Russia Tests the Waters in Turning Georgia into a Confederation under the Cloak of Tbilisi Cooperation

In both Georgia and the breakaway region of Abkhazia, speculation is mounting that the Kremlin might be willing to appease the Georgian authorities by creating an illusion of returning control…

November 13, 2024Abkhazia, Georgia, Russia, South Ossetia, Ukraine

Geopolitics National Security Propaganda and Disinformation Psyops

Hungarian Prime Minister Joins Russian Efforts to Interfere in U.S. Elections

Moscow is once again attempting to sway the outcome of U.S. elections, this time employing information operations with the help of allied leaders. The Kremlin's narrative warns that a loss…

November 5, 2024Hungary, nuclear weapons, Russia, USA