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Vice President Vance’s visit to Armenia and Azerbaijan signals a shifting balance of power in the region, and it’s not in Russia’s favor.
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February 11, 2026
Kremlin Shivers as US Enters the South Caucasus
Vice President Vance’s visit to Armenia and Azerbaijan signals a shifting balance of power in the region, and it’s not in Russia’s favor.
February 10, 2026
US Navy Seeks Small, Fast Ships for Future Fleet
Forget the press releases; US naval thinking is all about getting more hulls into the water even if they’re not yet properly armed.
February 10, 2026
Militarization or Resistance — The Choice for Young Russians
Some young people resist Kremlin pressure to create a generation of Putin-supporting nationalists. The West must recognize and support them.
February 9, 2026
Musk Throttles Russia’s Battlefield Communications
Attacks on Ukraine’s frontline have been slowing since sudden curbs limited Moscow’s use of Starlink satellites, forcing it to seek workarounds.
February 9, 2026
Stormy Weather Pummels Russia’s Economy
Russia’s economy is already suffering strong headwinds in 2026. Cracks are appearing, and more trouble is certain.
February 6, 2026
Russia: The Price of ‘Treason’
State security agencies are amplifying warnings to enemies of the state using compliant pro-Kremlin journalists.
February 5, 2026
Japan: An Island of Pragmatism in a Sea of Drama
As US foreign policy shifts, Japan adapts with an eye on defense.
February 5, 2026
How Crypto Funds Russia’s War
Russia’s use of cryptocurrency to bypass sanctions has exposed a gap in the international community’s attempts to throttle Moscow’s war machine.
February 5, 2026
Russia–Azerbaijan: Relations Back on the Rocks
The Kremlin’s idea of a rapprochement is very different to Baku’s.