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Eyes in the Dark: Russia’s Hacking of Border Surveillance Cameras in EU States – Strategic Goals and Threats to NATO

In the evolving theater of hybrid warfare, cyber espionage has become a key instrument of state power. Recent reports and security assessments indicate a disturbing trend: Russian state-linked hackers have increasingly…

May 22, 2025China, EU, GRU, NATO, 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

Strategic Silence: China’s Support for a Ceasefire in Ukraine and Its Geopolitical Calculations

Beijing's growing diplomatic engagement around the war in Ukraine, particularly its advocacy for a ceasefire, has raised significant questions regarding its strategic motives and the broader geopolitical consequences. While China presents…

May 12, 2025China, Russia, Ukraine, USA

Corruption Democracy Geoeconomics Geopolitics

Hungary’s Balancing Act: Strategic Risks of Budapest’s Covert Ties with Russia

Hungary under Viktor Orbán has become a geopolitical pivot point where Russian oil money, Chinese strategic investments, and American capital intersect. This convergence presents serious risks to both the European…

May 2, 2025China, Hungary, Russia, USA

Conflict Geopolitics National Security

China’s Declared Neutrality vs. De Facto Involvement in the Russia-Ukraine War

Despite officially claiming neutrality, China is in practice a key enabler of Russia’s war effort against Ukraine. Through massive exports of critical dual-use materials like nitrocellulose — vital for ammunition…

April 28, 2025China, Russia, Ukraine

Geopolitics National Security Terrorism

Russia’s Recognition of the Taliban: Strategic Defiance in a New Great Game

In April 2025, Russia became the first major global power to take decisive steps toward formal recognition of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, breaking with Western efforts to isolate the Islamist government. Though…

April 18, 2025Afghanistan, China, Russia, Taliban, USA

Conflict Geopolitics National Security

Strategic Shift or Escalation? Implications of Alleged Chinese Military Presence in Ukraine

Recent reports of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers allegedly captured during combat operations in Ukraine have sent shockwaves through international diplomatic and military circles. If verified, this unprecedented development…

April 9, 2025China, Ukraine, USA

Geoeconomics Geopolitics National Security

U.S. Strategic Interests and Potential Intervention in Panama: Risks and Probabilities

China's involvement in Panama has expanded notably over recent years, encompassing economic investments, infrastructure projects, and diplomatic engagements. This growing presence has prompted discussions about the extent and implications of…

January 21, 2025China, Panama, USA

Democracy Governance

The Cost of Corruption: Protests in Serbia and the Push for Change”

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has faced numerous mass protests during his rule, but the recent demonstrations in Belgrade stand out as the largest and most persistent since the ouster of…

January 14, 2025China, Serbia

Geoeconomics

Kazakhstan’s Uranium Deal with China: Strategic Gains and Hidden Risks

Russia's economy has been significantly impacted by sanctions, with consequences expected to linger for several years. The country continues to rely heavily on its energy resources, the backbone of its…

December 26, 2024China, Kazakhstan, Russia

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