Geopolitics Archives - Page 7 of 32 - Robert Lansing Institute

Russian Gas, Geopolitical Risks, and the Path to Conflict

The European Union remains divided on achieving energy independence from Russian gas. By demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to resume importing Russian gas, Europe risks escalating tensions with Moscow and…

January 2, 2025Hungary, NATO, Russia, Slovakia, Ukraine

Conflict Geopolitics Governance

Implications of Assad’s Fall for Regional Stability in the Middle East

The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria could profoundly impact the Middle East, influencing geopolitical alliances, regional stability, and the balance of power among global actors. Here's an overview…

December 12, 2024Iran, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Syria

Geopolitics National Security Nonproliferation

Assessing the Likelihood of a Repeat Deployment of the “Oreshnik” ICBM

Russia's deployment of the "Oreshnik" intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in Belarus is poised to heighten political and informational tensions across Europe. For Lukashenko, this marks a raising of the stakes…

December 10, 2024Belarus, nuclear weapons, Russia

Geopolitics Intelligence ops Terrorism

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

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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