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Russia’s Push to Legitimize the Taliban: Strategic Interests, Global Implications, and U.S. Countermeasures

Russia has recently undertaken several steps toward legitimizing the Taliban regime in Afghanistan: Initiating Legal Processes to Delist the Taliban as a Terrorist Organization: In March 2025, Russia's Prosecutor General's…

April 1, 2025Afghanistan, Russia, Taliban, USA

Democracy Geopolitics Governance

From Transition to Tenure: Niger’s Military Government Digs In and the Future of West Africa’s Juntas

Niger's junta leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, has been sworn in for an additional five-year transition period. Per his previous statements, this transition was expected to conclude this year, leading to…

March 27, 2025Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger

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Dangerous Precedents: How U.S. Policy Risks Undermining Global Security and NATO Stability

The U.S. Administration Undermines Post-War International Security and Risks a Major Conflict in Europe The U.S. administration is contributing to the destruction of the international security system established after World…

March 25, 2025Russia, Ukraine, USA

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Ethiopia’s Red Sea Aspirations and Eritrea’s Interference in Tigray Heighten War Risks

Ethiopia's ambition to secure Red Sea access and Eritrea's interference in Ethiopia's internal affairs and a power struggle in Tigray could explode into a wider regional war. More on this story: Estimations:…

March 20, 2025Eritrea, Ethiopia

Geopolitics National Security Peacekeeping Psyops

Russia’s Defiance: The Aftermath of Trump-Putin Phone Talks

The results of the phone negotiations between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin suggest the Kremlin's intent to demonstrate Washington's inability to impose its agenda or achieve…

March 18, 2025Russia, Ukraine, USA

Geopolitics National Security

Shifting Alliances: The Fall of Assad and Iran’s Diminishing Influence in Syria

The overthrow of Syria's former President Bashar al-Assad, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)-backed coalition and interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa, marked a major regional shift and a significant blow…

March 18, 2025Iran, Israel, Syria

Conflict Geopolitics National Security Peacekeeping

Russia’s Road to a Renewed Offensive: Timeline and Strategic Challenges”

After the negotiations in Saudi Arabia on March 11, Moscow will deliberately stall the dialogue with the U.S. to buy time for regrouping and strengthening its military capabilities. We are…

March 12, 2025Russia, Ukraine, USA

Democracy Geopolitics Governance

Abkhazia at a Crossroads: Gunba’s Vision for Economic Revival and Russian Backing

In the runoff of the presidential election in Abkhazia, Badra Gunba secured 56.85% of the vote, excluding spoiled ballots, and emerged victorious in the presidential race. His opponent, Adgur Ardzinba,…

March 11, 2025Abkhazia

Conflict Geopolitics Peacekeeping

Kremlin’s Strategy: Leveraging Diplomacy to Justify the Next Phase in Ukraine

Kremlin Sources Anticipate Diplomatic Breakthrough with the U.S. Russia’s Presidential Administration is brimming with confidence, anticipating a diplomatic victory. This optimism stems from the recent revival of U.S.-Russia dialogue, marked…

March 9, 2025Russia, Ukraine, USA

Conflict Geopolitics National Security Peacekeeping Propaganda and Disinformation

How the White House Policy Could Jeopardize Ukraine’s Sovereignty and U.S. Leadership in Europe

The White House has come to recognize the futility of its efforts to persuade Russia to sign a peace treaty with Ukraine and is now attempting to force Kyiv into…

March 5, 2025Russia, Ukraine, USA

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