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Ukraine’s Path to NATO: Legality, Obstruction, and Strategic Consequences

Ukraine’s aspiration to join NATO has long been a focal point in the Euro-Atlantic security debate. While the 1949 North Atlantic Treaty (Washington Treaty) clearly states that any European country sharing NATO's democratic…

April 24, 2025NATO, Ukraine, USA

Conflict Geopolitics National Security

The Future of NATO Under Trump: Declining U.S. Influence, European Alternatives, and the Strategic Consequences

The U.S. President Donald Trump’s skepticism toward NATO and opposition to Ukraine’s membership in the alliance have raised concerns about the long-term viability of transatlantic security cooperation. His stance weakens U.S. influence in…

April 2, 2025NATO, USA

Geopolitics Governance National Security

A Leadership Crisis: U.S.-Ukraine Talks and the Future of Global Security

The recent talks at the White House between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky raised questions about America's ability to continue leading the free world. It appears…

March 1, 2025NATO, Russia, Ukraine, USA

Conflict Geopolitics National Security

War and Its Ripple Effects: How Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine is Reshaping the World Order

The geopolitical consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have been profound and far-reaching, reshaping global alliances, security policies, and economic dynamics. 1. NATO Expansion and Strengthening Finland and Sweden Join…

February 24, 2025NATO, Russia, Ukraine, USA

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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 Intelligence ops

Russian Sabotage of NATO’s Subsea Infrastructure in the Baltic Sea

Russian attacks on subsea infrastructure in the Baltic region requires a careful blend of factual evidence, historical context, and strategic communication. Russia is engaging in provocations in the Baltic Sea…

December 27, 2024Baltic, Estonia, Finland, GRU, NATO, Russia

Conflict Geopolitics National Security Nonproliferation

Russia Challenges China’s Influence Over North Korea, Raising the Risk of Global Conflict

Russia is actively working to reduce China’s influence over North Korea, a move that has heightened concerns about the potential for a broader geopolitical confrontation. By expanding its cooperation with…

October 17, 2024China, DPRK, NATO, Russia, South Korea, USA

Conflict Geopolitics

It is unlikely that Moscow will escalate its conflict with the West in the near future, even if the latter makes decisions in favor of Ukraine

Ukraine's operation on Russian territory (in the Kursk region) has revealed that the Kremlin's rhetoric about so-called "red lines" is a psychological operation aimed at exerting pressure on U.S. and…

September 11, 2024NATO, Russia, USA

Conflict Intelligence ops

Russian sabotage activity in Europe: NATO gets reasons for implementing Article5 of the Treaty

Russia has been changing its tactics in the West from conducting hybridoperations to acts of sabotage. Thus, NATO countries has received a reason toimplement Article 5 of the Washington Treaty.We…

June 11, 2024France, NATO, Poland, Russia

Intelligence ops National Security

Kremlin operations increase risks for European railways.

Russia makes active efforts to sabotage European railways by hacking their signaling systems, as statements by European officials and study of the targets of Russian attacks prove. Martin Kupka, Czech Minister…

April 10, 2024NATO, Russia

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