Introduction The mud of shattered buildings settles slowly in Syria, however the turmoil stays something however resolved. Years after Russia’s decisive intervention tipped the scales in favor of Bashar al-Assad, a semblance of territorial management has been restored to the regime. But, beneath the façade of stability, Syria continues to grapple with profound political, financial, … Read more
A Growing Problem: Tracking Recent Russian Intrusions The skies over Europe, traditionally a symbol of freedom and peaceful transit, are increasingly marked by tension. A concerning rise in Russian aircraft intrusions into NATO airspace is casting a long shadow over the effectiveness of the Alliance’s air defense systems. These incidents, far from being isolated occurrences, … Read more
Introduction The recent imposition of export controls targeting advanced computing chips to China serves as a stark reminder of the increasingly fraught relationship between the United States and China. While trade has always been a complex dance between the world’s two largest economies, the focus has dramatically shifted to technology. The seeds of this conflict … Read more
The Pitfalls of Brutality and Ineffectiveness The horrifying images emerging from Eastern Ghouta, with civilians suffocating under the weight of a suspected chemical attack, not only triggered global outrage but also illuminated a stark truth: the limits of Russia’s control over its Syrian ally, Bashar al-Assad. Russia’s intervention in the Syrian Civil War, ostensibly to … Read more
The Failures of the Assad Regime Initial Expectations vs. Reality The Syrian conflict, a complex and devastating multi-sided war, has become a grim laboratory for geopolitics. From the initial protests of the Arab Spring, it swiftly spiraled into a brutal civil war, drawing in regional and global powers. Among them, Russia emerged as a steadfast … Read more
