Pathways to Russian Escalation Against NATO from the Ukraine War
The potential for further escalation in the ongoing war in Ukraine is a significant concern. Although much of this escalation will surely
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West, Russia mull nuclear steps in a ‘more dangerous’ world
Russia’s assault on Ukraine and its veiled threats of using nuclear arms have policymakers, past and present, thinking the unthinkable: How should
NATO realizing Russia may not stop with Ukraine
Hours after Russian missiles first struck Ukrainian cities on Feb. 24, German naval commander Terje Schmitt-Eliassen received notice to sail five warships
DEFCON Warning System – Statement on Ukraine crisis
The DEFCON Warning System is currently monitoring the growing crisis in the Ukraine theatre and the tensions between Russia and NATO. However,
Russia broadens security demands from West, seeking to curb U.S. and NATO influence on borders
Russia on Friday spelled out its demands for sweeping new security guarantees from the United States and NATO, seeking pledges that would
Why War Over Ukraine (Probably) Won’t Happen.
The news media is beginning to catch up to what a lot of people know already: Tensions are getting hot over there
NATO warns of military challenge posed by China
China, they said, was rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal, was “opaque” about its military modernisation and was co-operating militarily with Russia. Nato
NATO’s New Purpose: An Alliance Reborn to Take on China?
Will it soon be springtime for NATO? After four years of a suddenly mercurial American partner, European foreign and defense ministers seem
A Clash with Turkey Is Becoming Inevitable
Late last month, Mike Pompeo became the first secretary of State to visit Greece twice. While his initial remarks sought de-escalation, the
Russia’s season of war games unites West-weary allies
President Vladimir Putin will on Friday oversee massive military exercises as Russia stages a series of drills with China and other allies
Israeli military and intelligence assessments see Turkey as growing threat
While Israelis have been celebrating the new potential ties with the United Arab Emirates, the Turkish ruling party is angling to become
NATO and outer space: Now what?
t the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) December 2019 Leader’s Summit in London, leaders acknowledged that technology is rapidly changing the international