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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

Conflict Geopolitics National Security

Ukraine’s Strength, Washington’s Blind Spot: The Flawed U.S. Assessments of War and Resistance”

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s statements once again confirm the systemic miscalculations of State Department analysts in assessing military and security threats. These mistakes have been evident in cases…

January 31, 2025Russia, Ukraine, USA

Democracy Governance Intelligence ops

Slovak Government May Seek Kremlin Support to Suppress Protests

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, alarmed by the growing likelihood of his ouster amid mass protests over his pro-Kremlin stance, is reportedly seeking assistance from Moscow. More on this story:…

January 27, 2025GRU, Russia, Slovakia

Governance Intelligence ops Psyops

Russia’s Election Interference Strategy in Germany

Russia is reportedly preparing to interfere in Germany's upcoming elections, aiming either to bolster pro-Kremlin political forces or to disrupt the process and discredit the results. The operation plan is…

January 24, 2025AfD, Germany, Russia

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