Ukraine Crisis
FLASH: What’s Fueling Russian Protests?
Protests broke out across Russia after the arrest of Alexei Navalny, but public anger is about more than just the fate of one opposition politician.
The Wagner Group: Origins and Early Deployments
First in a two-part series, this backgrounder traces the origins and earliest deployments of Russia’s infamous mercenary outfit: the Wagner Group.
The Wagner Group: Intrigue, War, and Resource Extraction in Africa and Beyond
After initial deployments in Ukraine and Syria, the African continent has become the main theater for Wagner Group operations.
Corruption Fight Devolves into a New Constitutional Crisis in Ukraine
President Zelensky has set his sights on Ukraine’s constitutional court following a decision to reverse key anti-corruption reforms.
Belarus Crisis: The Geopolitical Stakes for the Major Powers
The Belarus crisis is mainly the result of domestic political tensions. But paradoxically, this is an internal issue that carries a profound international dimension as well.
Belarus Crisis: The Russian Perspective
What’s at stake for Moscow in the ongoing Belarus crisis, and how far is the Kremlin willing to go to protect its interests?
Counter-Protests: A Gamble for Beleaguered Governments
Counter-protests have been a risky proposition for beleaguered governments through the 2010s. Will Belarus be any different?
COVID-19 in Ukraine: Religion and Geopolitics in a Pandemic
Ukraine’s long-running religious schism has spilled into the country’s COVID-19 response.
Backgrounder: The Water Crisis in Crimea
Exploring the economic, environmental, and geopolitical dynamics surrounding the ongoing water crisis in Crimea.
Is Belarus Doomed to Dependence on Russia?
Minsk has tried to carve out a more independent niche since the Ukraine crisis, but its room for maneuver remains severely constrained.