Politics Oct 29, 2024Nov 11, 2024 Farther right: France is emerging as Europe’s new immigration hardliner In nearly all Western countries that held elections this year, migration has been a central issue. While many… Mary Williams
Politics Oct 24, 2024Nov 11, 2024 The spy next door. Russia’s foreign intelligence chief pushes to commemorate Stalin’s spies in Moscow’s Yasenevo Faced with an apparent lack of successes in his own department, Sergei Naryshkin, the head of Russia’s Foreign… Mary Williams
Politics Oct 19, 2024Nov 11, 2024 Shor thing: Kremlin set to interfere in Moldova’s EU referendum via puppet oligarch’s network On October 20, Moldova will hold its presidential election. At first glance, there seems to be little suspense… Mary Williams
Politics Oct 16, 2024Nov 12, 2024 Light at the end of the tunnels. Hezbollah’s defeat offers Lebanon a shot at shaking off Iranian influence Over the last month, the Israeli armed forces managed to eliminate not only the leader of the Hezbollah terrorist… Mary Williams
Politics Oct 15, 2024Nov 12, 2024 Nonstop “meat grinder assault”: Evaluating Russia’s 365 day offensive around Avdiivka In October 2023, Russian forces launched an offensive on Avdiivka, just outside the city of Donetsk. Since then,… Mary Williams
Politics Oct 11, 2024Nov 12, 2024 Public-private espionage. How the GRU and FSB recruited a private company from Yekaterinburg to do their work around the world In early November, Sochi is set to host the first Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum. Some… Mary Williams
Politics Oct 11, 2024Nov 12, 2024 Drones vs. Depots: Ukraine’s new strategy targets ammo caches — and Russia has no response Even after his recent visit to the U.S., Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky remains unable to gain approval for… Mary Williams
Politics Oct 10, 2024Nov 12, 2024 Allah giveth, and Allah taketh: What remains of Hezbollah after Israeli strikes Over the past month, Israel has launched several unprecedentedly powerful strikes against the Lebanese terror group Hezbollah. Its… Mary Williams
Politics Oct 05, 2024Nov 12, 2024 “Canned goods” from Riga: Russia’s elites, oligarchs, and military contractors are quietly dodging sanctions in Latvia The Latvian authorities are keen on using every chance they get to display their opposition to Russia. Recently,… Mary Williams
Politics Oct 04, 2024Nov 12, 2024 The hijacking of Europa. Cutting ties with EU, Georgia’s ruling party sees its ratings plummet but remains ahead of opposition The Republic of Georgia is set to hold its parliamentary elections on Oct. 26. The ruling party, Georgian… Mary Williams