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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

ecology Energy Geoeconomics National Security

Indicators of Vessel Affiliation with Russia’s Shadow Fleet and Evasion Mechanisms

Russia’s shadow fleet plays a pivotal role in financing the Kremlin’s war against Ukraine, serving as a blueprint for nations seeking to circumvent international sanctions while exporting natural resources by…

February 27, 2025energy, Russia, Sanctions

Economy Energy Geoeconomics National Security

Russia’s Shadow Fleet: Sanctions Evasion, Illicit Oil Trade, and Global Security Risks

Russia’s Shadow Fleet: Sanctions Evasion, Illicit Oil Transport, and Financial Secrecy Russia actively uses a shadow fleet to circumvent international sanctions, transport oil, and evade financial oversight. One of the…

February 26, 2025oil, Russia, Sanctions, shadow fleet

Coup Democracy Governance profile

Ibrahim Traoré, Russian Influence, and U.S. Policy Challenges

Ibrahim Traoré, the current leader of Burkina Faso, is a military officer who took power through a coup in 2022. Here is an analysis based on his public actions, speeches,…

February 25, 2025Burkina Faso, France, Russia, USA, Wagner Group

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

Geopolitics National Security

Misjudging Russia Could Lead to War in Europe”

A Major War in Europe Involving Russia Becomes Inevitable During Trump’s Presidency A large-scale war in Europe, with Russia as a key participant, is becoming inevitable during President Trump’s term.…

February 20, 2025Russia, Ukraine, USA

Energy Propaganda and Disinformation

Russia’s Propaganda Spin: How the Kremlin Uses the CPC Attack to Undermine Ukraine and the West

Russian Propaganda Links Drone Strike to U.S.-Ukraine Relations Russian propaganda is spreading narratives that accuse Ukraine of carrying out terrorist attacks on foreign-owned infrastructure. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak…

February 19, 2025Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine

Intelligence ops National Security Terrorism

The Rising Threat of Suicide Attacks in Europe

European security services are bracing for a potential wave of suicide attacks, modeled to resemble Islamist jihadist operations. Intelligence suggests that Russian operatives have been refining such tactics in Ukraine,…

February 17, 2025GRU, Russia, Ukraine

Corruption Governance Intelligence ops National Security

Russian Intelligence Infiltration: Efforts to Influence Trump’s Administration and Undermine U.S. Counterintelligence

Russia sought ways to infiltrate Donald Trump’s administration as early as his first term, using its well-established tactic of corrupting officials and individuals within the president’s inner circle who could…

February 10, 2025Russia, USA

Intelligence ops Propaganda and Disinformation

Russian Military Intelligence Involved in Campaigns to Discredit First Ladies in NATO Countries

Russian military intelligence has been confirmed to be involved in a campaign to discredit the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron and female politicians in Europe. Journalist Rey, who previously…

February 4, 2025France, GRU, Russia

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