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The Kremlin, Under Pressure from Iran, Spreads Shiism on Its Territory

Russia has launched a large-scale program to promote Shiism within Muslim communities in certain regions of the country. This move aligns with the strategic partnership requirements with Iran. The Kremlin…

July 25, 2024Iran, Russia

Geopolitics

The Composition of the Russian Delegation at the Iranian President’s Inauguration Highlights Bilateral Issues

Moscow continues to display its disdain for Tehran. Following the death of President Raisi, the Kremlin sent a delegation led by Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of the State Duma, to the…

July 19, 2024Iran, Russia

Geopolitics ideology

Russia Escalates Rhetoric Against Kyrgyzstan

The onset of hostile rhetoric from the Kremlin towards the Kyrgyz authorities is alarming and evokes parallels with Moscow's statements regarding Ukraine before the annexation of Crimea in 2014. In…

July 17, 2024Kyrgyzstan, Russia

Governance

Some Conclusions on Changes in President Putin’s Meeting Protocols

A review of video and photographic materials published following Russian President Vladimir Putin's foreign visits suggests that, at least since early 2024, Russia has abolished the protocol for his biological…

July 11, 2024Putin, Russia

War crimes

Strikes on medical facilities become part of Russia’s military strategy

Today's Russian attack on a children's hospital in Kyiv was without a doubt a deliberate move on the part of Moscow. An analysis of videos showing an Kh-101 missile hitting…

July 8, 2024Russia, Ukraine

Conflict Geopolitics

The Russian-North Korean alliance requiring the U.S. to allocate more attention and resources to the Asia-Pacific

The growing cooperation between Russia and North Korea, especially the potential deployment of North Korean troops to Ukraine, challenges the United States on two different fronts: Ukraine and the Asia-Pacific,…

July 1, 2024DPRK, Russia, USA

ideology Intelligence ops

Conspiracy and existentialistic theories: the West is too far from true reasons of Russia’shostility

The Kremlin leaders shape their policy based on conspiracy theories and disinformationgiven by Russian intelligence. Any disinformation is mainly aimed at creating a ‘fake’enemy in the face of the West.…

June 24, 2024Russia

Healthcare National Security Nonproliferation

Warning: growing risks of virus spread in Europe

An increasing number of registered dengue cases in Europe raise concern. It is transmitted by the Asian tiger mosquito. Total reported cases increased from 71 in 2022 to 130 in…

June 19, 2024dengue, Russia, smallpox

Conflict Peacekeeping Psyops

The Conclusion of the Peace Summit in Switzerland

The biggest outcome of the gathering in Switzerland was the statement in favor of national sovereignty signed by over 80 countries, which curiously included countries such as Hungary (which generally…

June 18, 2024Russia, Ukraine

National Security Terrorism

Kremlin bringing IS threat back to Europe

It is highly likely that an imitation will be launched of the Islamic State’s campaign to resume its operations across Europe. We expect terrorist attacks under the IS flag, which…

June 17, 2024ISIS, Russia

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