Posted inNonproliferation
The problem of JCPoA
A new initiative is launched to save the Iranian nuclear agreement, summoning all negotiators for an unexpected and sudden resumption of nuclear talks with Iran on Thursday, August 4th. There…
Posted inIntelligence ops
Moscow gets foreign intelligence assets involved to block military aid to Ukraine
Against the background of the failed military invasion of Ukraine and growing international military assistance to Kyiv, Moscow is actively, both directly and indirectly, using its most valuable intelligence assets…
Posted inGeopolitics
Biden urges Serbia to recognize Kosovo: seems hopeless at the moment
At a time when Russia is exerting military pressure on Ukraine and threatening it with invasion, Serbia is collecting food reserves and preparing for the next scenario. On the other…
Posted inConflict Intelligence ops
Russian military invasion of Ukraine: Assessment of likelihood and possible scenarios
The U.S. has shared intelligence, including maps, with European allies showing a buildup of Russian troops and artillery in what appears to be a preparation for a rapid, large-scale push…
Posted inWarfare
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…
Posted in- Geopolitics National Security
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…
Posted inGeopolitics
Returning the US diplomacy attention to the Balkans
Recent events in the Balkans, particularly in Montenegro, Kosovo – Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina - give the impression to have been a reason for intensified diplomatic activity of the United…
Posted inGeopolitics Warfare
AUKUS — a broader view, and a key answer
The dust hasn't yet settled on the deal between Australia, United Kingdom and the United States (AUKUS). Commentors are presenting different points of views about this agreement, bringing to the…
Posted inGeopolitics National Security
What the new NDAA sanctions on Russia reveal about US political environment
The seemingly surprising last minute added sanctions against Russian individuals and entities connected to the violations of Ukraine’s sovereignty, as well as to the NordStream 2 pipeline come in the…
China will have most influence in Afghanistan under the Taliban.
Today, the Taliban's offensive continues unbated in Afghanistan. The Taliban will gain control of most of Afghanistan, surely. They will face resistance in some parts of the country dominated by Uzbeks,…