Politics Jan 27, 2025Jan 27, 2025 The Gasman Cometh: Moscow risks losing Transnistria by creating energy problems for Moldova The suspension of Russian gas supplies to Moldova has plunged the pro-Russian region of Transnistria into a state… Mary Williams
Politics Jan 26, 2025Jan 26, 2025 Unfaithful offspring: How the Afghan Taliban turned against Pakistan and why the threat of a new war is real The Taliban has officially accused Pakistani authorities of supporting ISIS — this at a time when armed clashes… Mary Williams
Politics Jan 21, 2025Jan 21, 2025 A TV star government: Trump’s controversial appointees face Senate scrutiny The U.S. Senate has begun vetting candidates for key positions in Donald Trump’s incoming administration. While these appointments… Mary Williams
Politics Jan 17, 2025Jan 17, 2025 “I knew immediately that the Turks would launch an operation”: Syrian Kurds prepare for war of survival after fall of Assad While much of Syria celebrates the fall of the Assad regime, the mood in the country’s north is… Mary Williams
Politics Jan 08, 2025Jan 08, 2025 Afgantsy Redux: How Russian military intelligence used the Taliban to bleed U.S. forces at the end of America’s longest war The GRU, Russia’s military intelligence agency, spent years financing terrorist groups in Afghanistan to target U.S. and coalition… Mary Williams
Politics Dec 27, 2024Dec 27, 2024 It’s raining men: How all-male voting “carousels” helped Georgian Dream hold on to power In Georgia’s recent parliamentary elections, the decisive factor in the ruling Georgian Dream party’s victory was the use… Mary Williams
Politics Dec 20, 2024Dec 20, 2024 The morning after: How Syria’s new authorities are dismantling Assad’s legacy Syria has ended its first ten days without Bashar al-Assad. Although the rebels who seized power do not… Mary Williams
Politics Dec 19, 2024Dec 19, 2024 Prime season: France’s government crisis will damage the economy and affect aid to Ukraine The French government has a new head: veteran centrist politician Francois Bayrou, who assumed office on Dec. 13… Mary Williams
Politics Dec 18, 2024Dec 18, 2024 The ATACMS factor: Assessing the missiles’ impact one month after Kyiv got the green light to strike targets inside Russia After a nearly three-week pause, U.S.-made ATACMS missiles were once again used against targets in internationally recognized Russian… Mary Williams
Politics Dec 16, 2024Dec 16, 2024 Investigations by The Insider laid the groundwork for EU sanctions against Kremlin saboteurs, propagandists, and smugglers The European Union has published its 15th sanctions package targeting agents and accomplices of Vladimir Putin’s regime. On… Mary Williams