In Other News – All Evidence Suggests Putin Remains Undeterred in Ukraine – 10/27/2022
October 27, 2022 Despite Russian setbacks on the ground, all evidence suggests that Vladimir Putin remains undeterred in Ukraine. From the onslaught of Russian missiles targeting critical infrastructure to running nuclear drills in response to the completely unverified intelligence that Ukraine is trying to build a dirty bomb, Putin’s new war posture is geared to […]
In Other News – Iranian Weapons in Russia Reveal Putin's Limitations – 10/21/2022
October 21, 2022 Iranian weapons in Russia reveal Putin’s needs and limitations, geopolitical realignments abound. This week, Tehran’s relationship with Moscow made headlines after Ukraine accused Russia of using Iranian-made drones to attack Kyiv and stated that Ukrainian air defenses have shot down over 200 Iranian-made drones in the past few weeks. US Intelligence officials […]
In Other News – Chinese President Xi Jinping: New Mao Zedong or New Emperor? – 10/14/2022
October 14, 2022 On the cusp of the Chinese National Congress, analysis from a global contributor offers readers insight on how Xi might be weighing his next steps President Xi’s next term is almost certain, but his legacy is on the line with Taiwan. At the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party on […]
In Other News – Crimean Bridge Attack Comes at a Time of Escalated Pressures on Putin – 10/13/2022
October 13, 2022 Crimean bridge attack comes at a time of escalated pressures on Putin, global players actively navigate their response. The Kerch Bridge, that was attacked in an early morning explosion last Saturday, connects illegally annexed Crimea to Russia and holds symbolic and strategic value for Moscow. In 2018, Putin personally inaugurated the bridge, […]
In Other News – A View from Europe – 10/7/2022
October 7, 2022 A View from Europe The first week of every month, In Other News features a short op-ed heavily informed by the European perspective. We hope that these special monthly pieces will offer our readers an enriched understanding of global events and allow for a more robust international risk calculus. What the European […]