The U.S., Russia, and Ukraine’s Territorial Dispute—Constitutional Hurdles Explained
The potential for Russia to assert control over four Ukrainian regions—Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia (not forgetting Crimea)—with purported U.S. approval, and for Ukraine...
Putin Approves Meeting with Trump, Sidelines Zelenskyy and Europe, Meloni Emerges
Vladimir Putin approved a meeting with Donald Trump in the near future, indicating that he would prefer to engage in direct dialogue with the...
Iran Opposition Abroad Divided and Distrusted—What Comes Next?
Recently, Munich hosted a forum of Iranian opposition members. The Congress of National Cooperation, which was convened by Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi (son of Mohammad...
Type 075 vs Wasp-Class: How China’s Newest Amphibious Ship Compares to the U.S.
The fourth Type 075 Universal Dock Landing Ship (UDK) of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLA Navy) of China, "Hubei" (湖北, Hubei), was officially...
As U.S. Raises Stakes, Putin Stays Silent—and Strategic
Observers who are analyzing Moscow's response to the escalating rhetoric from U.S. President Donald Trump toward Russian President Vladimir Putin and friendly nations engaged...