The Changing Dynamics of Global Power Introduction The global balance of power is constantly evolving as countries jockey for position and influence on the international stage. In recent years, we have witnessed a significant shift in the dynamics of power, particularly in the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. This has put immense pressure on […]
Russia‘s Lunar Mission Ends in Failure: The Consequences for Russia‘s Space Program An Unexpected Setback Russia‘s space agency, Roscosmos, recently suffered a major setback in its lunar ambitions as its Luna 25 spacecraft crashed into the moon’s surface. The incident occurred after communication with the robotic spacecraft was interrupted, leaving Roscosmos at a loss. Preliminary […]
Why Crimea’s Kerch Bridge is a big deal in Russia’s war in Ukraine Introduction The recent attack on the Kerch Bridge connecting Russia to the Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea has once again brought attention to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The attack, carried out using naval drones, caused disruptions to a key supply […]
Defense: Why Crimea’s Kerch Bridge is a Big Deal in Russia’s War in Ukraine The Attack on the Kerch Bridge Early Monday morning, the Kerch Bridge connecting Russia to the Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea came under attack, causing disruptions to a key supply route for Moscow’s military. This attack, which Ukraine took responsibility for, is […]
The Troubles of Vladimir Putin’s Leadership: Crisis Analysis Introduction The political landscape in Russia has been marked by the leadership of Vladimir Putin for more than two decades. However, recent events and ongoing conflicts, such as Russia‘s war on Ukraine, have sparked a crisis analysis of Putin’s leadership style and the consequences it has for […]
Analysis of Key Headlines Russian revolt: The recent mercenary revolt in Russia has created a sense of uncertainty and instability in the country. The question of the fate of Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and rebellion leader Yevgeny Prigozhin remains unanswered, leaving the future of the war in Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin’s political future uncertain. […]
Russia‘s Wagner Chief Accused of Inciting Mutiny: A Troubling Escalation in Infighting Background Russia‘s Wagner mercenary group, led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, finds itself at the center of controversy and internal conflict after Prigozhin accused the Russian military of launching a fatal missile strike on his troops. In a recent audio message posted on Telegram, Prigozhin […]
Ukraine and Russia Trade Blame for Nova Kakhovka Dam Destruction: Overview The latest round of fighting between Ukraine and Russia has culminated in the destruction of the Soviet-era Nova Kakhovka dam located on the Dnipro River. Ukraine‘s President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has accused Russian forces of deliberately destroying the dam, while the Russian government has claimed […]
H2: Russia Issues Arrest Warrant for Senator Lindsey Graham Russia has issued an arrest warrant for US Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the Republican Party’s most hawkish members on foreign policy issues, following an edited video that appeared to show him celebrating the deaths of Russian troops. Senator Graham called the aid to Kyiv as […]
The Arrest Warrant for Russian Officials and Its Effect on US Diplomacy with Russia Introduction Recently, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for three senior Russian officials, accusing them of war crimes in Ukraine. The warrant has put a strain on US-Russia diplomatic relations and has created a dilemma for policymakers. Should […]
Anti-Putin Russian nationals, aligned with the Ukrainian army, claimed responsibility for an attack in Russia‘s southwestern region of Belgorod. The groups declared their affiliation with the “Freedom of Russia Legion” and “Russian Volunteer Corps” on a Telegram post. Although Russia claimed to be fighting a group of saboteurs, shells damaged several buildings, including an administrative […]
Defectors of the Russian Armed Forces, along with volunteers from Belarus, have reportedly seized settlements in the Belgorod region, near the Ukrainian border. The Freedom of Russia Legion and the Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC), formed following Russia‘s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, aim to “liberate Russia from Putinism,” according to Ilya Ponomarev, an exiled […]