Switzerland’s hands-off approach to espionage
Shortly after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, around 500 Russian diplomats were expelled from European countries in the spring of 2022 – all suspected of...
Spirit of ambition: The Ukraine war and European defence integration
These should be good days for European defence. The continent has surprised itself with the unity and determination it has summoned in responding to...
Glimpses of an endgame in Ukraine
The problem with the war in Ukraine is that it has been all smoke and mirrors. The Russian objectives of “demilitarisation” and “de-Nazification” of...
Disappearance of anti-war movements raises concerns in the West
Recently, in an interview with a British news magazine that has got more than expected attention, I was asked why the anti-war movement has...
Ukraine claims responsibility for new attack on key Crimea bridge
A Ukrainian security official has claimed Kyiv’s responsibility for an attack on the bridge linking the annexed Crimean peninsula to the Russian mainland –...
Ukraine war: How have Western weapons performed in combat?
The war in Ukraine is forcing experts to rethink ideas about war and is becoming a serious test for armaments. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion...
U.S’ Backchannel Diplomacy to end Russia-Ukraine war
It is not yet clear how often the discussions have been taking place, if they are part of a single coordinated effort, or whether Wagner...
NATO 2023 Vilnius Summit: Where Is the Alliance Headed?
As world leaders prepare to gather this week for a much-anticipated NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, the alliance’s unity may be newly tested as...
Criminal Complaint Against Russian Military Filed In Germany
End of June 2023, two human rights organizations filed a criminal complaint with the German Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office on behalf of a Ukrainian...
NATO’s New Plans to Defend Europe from Putin
Nato members are set to approve the most comprehensive shake-up of the alliance’s defence plans since the end of the Cold War. From its...