Regional Security
At the start of 2026, Ukraine finds itself in a precarious position, making it all the more critical to secure the flow of assistance and support to the country.
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January 14, 2026
Africa Still Matters — An EU Opportunity
With an absent US, the EU has a great opportunity to strengthen a vital partnership and prove itself a serious global contender.
January 13, 2026
Trenches and Razor Wire: Ukraine’s Defensive Spine
Drones steal the headlines, but ground fortifications are playing a crucial role in slowing Moscow’s “meatgrinder” assaults on Ukraine’s frontline.
January 13, 2026
Russia Loses Venezuela, the Avocado Ally
The Kremlin has waved goodbye to another ally, at a low-ish cost in rubles but a higher price in political currency.
January 12, 2026
Ukraine: Faith in US Dwindles But We Won’t Fold
Ukrainians are ready for peace, but not at any price.
January 12, 2026
Shadow Tankers, Hard Power, and an Unready UK
Britain and many of its European allies are struggling to acknowledge that soft power is of little use in an increasingly hard power world.
January 9, 2026
Putin Gets a Drenching in High Seas Drama
The fallout from the seizure of a Russian oil tanker could be extremely dangerous.
January 9, 2026
Greenland, Venezuela, and Europe’s Year of Pain
US President Donald Trump’s action in Venezuela and desire to annex Greenland underline the urgent need for Europe to stand on its own two feet. Can it?
January 6, 2026
Maduro’s Fall: A Warning Shot to Europe
Europe is asking sharp questions following the US intervention in Venezuela. The answers will determine its future.
January 6, 2026
Ukraine Needs New Mid-Range Strike Drones
Ukraine has made huge strides in its military technology but ingenuity alone won’t be enough for Kyiv to prevail.