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The Dodik Problem – Civil War in the Balkans Looms Large

November 17, 2021

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As the U.S. and E.U. remain asleep at the wheel, the Balkans face what could be another Serb, Bosnian, Croat civil war,

Blossoming Russo-Turkish alliance leaves U.S., NATO behind

August 1, 2019

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Amid the failed politics of Patriot missiles and F-35s, Moscow and Ankara’s blossoming relationship has left NATO and U.S. interests exposed.

Cyber Warfare Now – Tales from the Digital Battlefield

July 2, 2019

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Democracies worldwide are facing critical challenges from ever expanding cyberwarfare operations with the ability to not just threaten infrastructure, but to control

The Art of Foreign Influence: The Russian Military Adviser

June 3, 2019

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History’s superpowers have long employed military advisers around the world as extensions of a country’s power and influence. Russia has a wealth

Syria’s oil, gas and water – the Immiscible Solution to the War in Syria

May 16, 2019

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There is a major battle going on for control of Syria’s oil and gas industry among the U.S., Russia, Iran and Turkey.

Putin’s Great Game in the Balkans, and Beyond

May 9, 2019

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OPINION | Russia’s Vladimir Putin has a clear vision of his international objectives and how to achieve them. The Balkans and Turkey

#GailForce to Space Force: ‘Make it so’ – the Space Force debate continues

May 2, 2019

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The weaponization of space has become a heated topic as debate intensifies over President Trump’s proposed Space Force. Reporting from this year’s

War in Eastern Ukraine and the New Heroes of ‘Novorossiya’ (New Russia)

April 21, 2019

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The War in Donbass continues to affect life in Ukraine five years after pro-Russian separatists declared the Donetsk People’s Republic and Luhansk

Is Russia Failing in Ukraine? A Diminishing Threat

March 23, 2019

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As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, with the threat of a potentially greater conflict emerging, critical factors have emerged that

Crimea crisis escalates after Russian Ukrainian naval incident

November 26, 2018

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With a naval engagement, wounded seamen, and a Ukrainian election looming, Russia and Ukraine’s recent clash off the Crimean Peninsula threatens war.

Little choice for Russia and China but to link up

October 17, 2018

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For years, China and Russia have been making a show of seeking closer ties, but it has been more style than substance.

Workers Unite! Cold War Chronicles and Reflections on the Prague Spring, Part 2

August 22, 2018

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Part 2 of a 2 part series. On the 50th anniversary of the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia after the failed Prague Spring,

When your allies prefer to buy Russian arms – America’s growing headache

August 7, 2018

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Russia continues to export arms, including its S-400 missile system, to long standing U.S. and NATO allies causing legal and political headaches.

#GailForce: Blinking Red – Cyber War and Malign Influence Operations Today

August 6, 2018

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Opinion: Capt. Gail Harris reports on cyber warfare and Russia’s malign influence operations. Where are we and where do we still need

Intelligence Community mobilizes for Cyber War with Russia

August 4, 2018

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A phalanx of U.S. intelligence leaders confirmed this week ongoing Russian cyber and malign operations, attacks against U.S. midterm elections, and plans