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A New U.S. Grand Strategy: The Eurasia Challenge January 22, 2025

Dangerous Degradation of Putin’s Regime January 22, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s autocratic regime faces global condemnation due to its war against Ukraine, suppression of the opposition, and increasing international isolation. These developments expose the regime’s corruption and deepen its glo...

Putin’s Insurmountable Preconditions for Talks January 18, 2025

The Kremlin has addressed the incoming U.S. administration of Donald Trump in a series of public messages, reaffirming its entrenched preconditions for a dialogue regarding Ukraine. The Kremlin wants Trump’s team to bid proactively for negotiations o...

Poland Seeks More Effective Regional Formats January 17, 2025

On January 1, Poland took over the presidency of the Council of the European Union, emphasizing the need to strengthenEuropean security to deter Russian aggression. ...

Georgia Faces Becoming a Pariah State to West January 13, 2025

The Georgian parliament inaugurated a new president, Mikheil Kavelashvili, on December 29 despite continuing protests calling for repeat parliamentary elections and the continuation of EU rapprochement....

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations in 2025 January 09, 2025

After several decades of violence and destruction, it appears the political climate in the Caucasus is changing. On December 31, the Russian Federation announced that it had withdrawn its soldiers from the Armenian-Iranian border. Russian troops had ...

Transforming Russia from Spoiler to Pivot Player January 08, 2025

The invasion of Ukraine has underscored Russia’s enduring capacity to disrupt global stability. Yet, as the United States navigates an increasingly competitive geopolitical environment dominated by China’s ascendancy, we must recalibrate our strategy...

Top Risks 2025 January 06, 2025