Ben Dubow

October 24, 2024
Moldova Loosens Russia’s Grip
Moldova’s governing party has managed to win one vote and is well-positioned for the next but the battle for the country’s future is far from over.
May 22, 2024
Raisi’s Death Exposes Scarcity of Iranian Leaders
Iran’s senior ranks have been thinned by accident and assassination, even as the challenges facing it are becoming harder to fix.
May 17, 2024
Honeyed Words Can’t Conceal Xi’s Disdain for Russia
Russia may be genuinely infatuated with its neighbor, but China doesn’t share the love.
April 29, 2024
Next Up: Authoritarian-Friendly AI
Russia and China are racing to develop AI models that only promote certain narratives. If Western firms aren't careful, they'll walk into the same trap.
April 19, 2024
Delight and Dismay After Iran’s Failed Missile Attack
Iran’s failed attack on Israel was a source of celebration for its neighbors in Azerbaijan and a reminder for Moscow of its waning influence.
February 29, 2024
Transnistria: ‘The Motherland’ Doesn’t Want You Right Now
Events and demographics are closing in on the Russian-created statelet squeezed between Moldova and Ukraine.