The era of Mutually Assured Disruption
The five forces that are 'liquidising' global security
Essay
Signal, constrain, and coerce: A more strategic use of sanctions
Sanctions are not a strategy by themselves, but a tool to be adapted to circumstances
Russia’s quiet military revolution
Russia is clearly preparing for offensive operations, but the likelihood of action depends on the quality of Europe’s own defence
Europe’s war on terror
It is time to look closely at Europe’s evolving counter-terror activity
The Ossetian neverendum
South Ossetia is in a precarious position, but as far as the locals are concerned, Russia is the only saviour
Transnistria: From entropy to exodus
What role does Russia play in Transnistria?
Crimea: Russia’s stronghold in the Black Sea
What role does Russia play in the Crimea after two years?
Abkhazia – Russia’s tight embrace
What role does Russia play in the Abkhazia? To the northlies the Caucasian mountain range, to the east lies Georgia with which Abkhazia fought a war, and to the south lies the Black Sea. To the northwest lies its protector – Russia.
The Donbas: Back in the USSR
What role does Russia play in the Donbas? Did the local population rise up against Kyiv in the name of Novorossiya?
Nagorno-Karabakh: The edge of Russia’s orbit
What role does Russia play in Nagorno-Karabakh?