Authoritarian Threats
The Kremlin’s ambition to make the Black Sea a Russian lake is undimmed. Ships with unknown cargo are raising suspicions.
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October 11, 2024
From Ukraine’s Nettle, Civilians Plucked to Safety
Volunteers daily risk their lives to evacuate civilians from the indiscriminate Russian onslaught near Ukraine’s frontlines – they need careful planning, resources, and luck to survive.
October 11, 2024
Beware — Mystery Balloons Can Carry a Punch
Hybrid warfare is getting ever closer to the line of all-out warfare. As usual, the Baltic states are the testing ground.
October 11, 2024
Russia Budgets for its Forever War
Putin can still find the money for the war against Ukraine, but he will one day face the same dilemmas as his failed Soviet predecessors.
October 10, 2024
Will Spain’s New European Commissioner Be Telefonica’s Woman?
Spanish socialist Teresa Ribera is set to become the next European Competition Commissioner. European telecom operators count on her.
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October 10, 2024
No, Russian Gas is Not Europe’s Solution
Europe is still hypnotized by the prospect of cheap Russian energy. It’s time to break the spell and move on.
October 10, 2024
The Door Closes on Russia’s Tech World-Beater
The days when Russian companies could hope to prosper in the global market have ended, whether they accept the fact or not.
October 9, 2024
Moldova — Time to Choose Moscow or Brussels
Moldova’s election and referendum will determine whether it cements its path to Europe or falls back under Moscow’s shadow.
October 9, 2024
Sabotage: Protecting European Transportation Networks from Russia
Ukraine has been sabotaging Russia’s railways with success — vulnerable NATO nations should take note.
October 8, 2024
Georgia’s Decisive Vote Rests on New Electoral System
Georgia approaches critical parliamentary elections that will decide its democratic evolution.