In late November, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia stirred up controversy by declaring …
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“Seoul Drift”: Political crisis in South Korea threatens renewed conflict with the North
by adminSouth Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who recently declared martial law, has narrowly avoided impeachment. …
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The role of personality in Syrian history: How al-Julani rose to power through ISIS and al-Qaeda to become a “Traitor to Jihad”
by adminGerman Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has announced his country’s intention to initiate talks with the …
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The right way to go: Joe Biden can still help Ukraine in his final days as president
by adminIn December, the Pentagon promised Kyiv a new military aid package worth $988 million. The …
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A nut to crack: Oreshnik won’t turn the tide in Ukraine, but it gives NATO a reason to rethink its missile defenses
by adminVladimir Putin recently claimed that Russia’s introduction of the Oreshnik missile reduces the need for …
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Damascus in three days: Assad's fall cripples Russia's influence in the Middle East and Africa
by adminThe collapse of the Assad regime in Damascus represents a devastating blow for Iran, whose …
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Hostages of the state: Russia rehabilitates Stalin-era tactic of using dissidents’ family members as bargaining chips
by adminOn the morning of Nov. 22, Russian law enforcement officers searched the home of environmental …
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Spoils of someone else’s war: Acting as a mediator in Syria would improve Putin’s international standing
by adminThe Middle East is complicated. Despite the humanitarian cost Moscow’s meddling in the region has …
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In November, the Center for Analysis and Strategies in Europe (CASE) published a report titled “The Dictator’s …
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The best intentions: How Russia’s “traditional” and family values are paving the road to hell
by adminOn Nov. 19, Russia’s Federation Council approved a law banning “childfree propaganda.” Putin’s regime makes …