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New security challenges in the Balkans: what can fix them?

The Western Balkans has always been a challenge in itself, but recently new security challenges have risen in the region known also as the "gunpowder keg" region. The source of…

November 23, 2021Kosovo, Russia, Serbia

Geopolitics

Russia and China unite in political effort and flex muscles against the West

Russia is working hand in glove with China to coordinate military efforts in Southeast Asia and in the Far East. Both countries favor steps to meet geopolitical targets and enlarge their…

November 22, 2021China, Russia

Warfare

Russia tests an anti-satellite missile and leaves a lot of trouble in space

On the 15th of November, the U.S. Space Command has released a statement confirming, that Russia has conducted yet another anti-satellite missile test. It looks like Kremlin is sending a…

November 18, 2021China, Russia, space domain, USA

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Eurasianism: Russia’s Pursuit of Transnational Nationalism, 2018

Thesis by Major Seth Horrell, submitted to the faculty of the National Intelligence University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science of Strategic Intelligence. Eurasianism, a…

November 17, 2021Russia

Intelligence ops migration Psyops

Belarus-Poland border: conflict resolution scenarios

The risks are high that Russia and Belarus, as those behind a so-called migrant crisis at Polish border, are planning for an armed false flag op to force their way…

November 15, 2021Belarus, GRU, Russia

Conflict Intelligence ops

Is Lukashenko starting a new migrant crisis?

The tension on the border between Poland and Belarus is growing. Bigger and bigger crowds of refugees are sent towards the eastern gates of the European Union. At this point…

November 10, 2021Belarus, Poland, Russia

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Challenges of Great Power Competition

After about 16 years of preoccupation with counter-terrorism, the United States officially declared in its National Security Strategy of 2017 that it is reorienting its focus on great power competition…

November 1, 2021China, Russia, USA

Geopolitics Intelligence ops

Russian Monarch’s Family to address intelligence needs

Russian intelligence is exploring how to use the monarchy's potential in Russia to further its interests abroad. Putin's entourage is seeking to set up alternative interaction channels with the West via…

October 21, 2021Russia

Intelligence ops

Russian intelligence focus in Bulgaria

In pursuing their intelligence efforts in Bulgaria, Russian spy agencies rely on HUMINT, using assets recruited during the Soviet period, as well as on the Russian diaspora and families of…

October 12, 2021Bulgaria, GRU, Russia

Geopolitics

Russia — Saudi Arabia military cooperation agreement. New normal in the region?

Russian Federation has signed a military cooperation agreement with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KAS) on the 24th of August. This is another signal that there is an ongoing shift…

October 4, 2021Russia, Saudi Arabia

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