Red Thin Line – How to Play Russia
Ukraine’s bold Kursk incursion not only demonstrated that the Kremlin’s threats are often bluffs but also allowed Ukraine to seize the narrative and respond to Russia in a language it understands.
From Safe Haven to Security Threat: Wealthy Russian UK Citizens
With London still a haven for Russian money, the UK has to decide: Should it revoke Golden Visa citizenships to protect national security and remove political influence amid tensions with Russia?
Is Russia Raising Specter of ‘Dirty Bomb’ to Prime Public for False Flag?
Russia has vast playbook full of “dirty tricks” by which it can deceive public opinion and distort perception of reality. History show that false flag operations have always been a viable option.
Ukraine’s Incursion Into Russia’s Kursk Region Is a Game-Changer
The purpose of Ukraine’s incursion into Russia is not to expand its borders by conquering additional territory, but rather to reduce the destruction of its own territory.
Ukraine’s Counter-Invasion of Russia’s Kursk Region May Decide the War
From a tactical standpoint, Ukraine achieved a major military victory. But the more far-reaching success has been strategic and psychological, impacting decision-makers in both Washington and Moscow.
Will New Battle of Kursk Prove as Historically Significant as its Forerunner?
The name of Kursk has been synonymous with war for more than 80 years and that reputation is unlikely to be diminished after the events of the last week even if not on the same scale.
Ukraine’s Other Revolution: Embracing the Rights Russia Would Deny
As Ukraine fights for its very existence, another not-so-quiet revolution is happening in the country as it embraces equal rights for the LGBTQ community.
Kursk Incursion – Russian Propagandists Caught Between Rock and Hard Place
It wasn’t just the Kremlin and Russia’s military that was taken by surprise by Kyiv’s cross-border move last Tuesday – Moscow’s propaganda machine was also unprepared.
Dynamic ‘Stalemate’ – Perception Problems From Faulty Focus
Staring at the slow, nearly static frontline land war, means not seeing the war fought by military and non-military means; on land, in the air, at sea, in space, in cyberspace, and cognitive space.
Kursk's Next Operational Phase
The focus of this piece is to explore the options now available to Ukraine as it moves into the second week of operations in Kursk, as well as the considerations and risks involved with each option.
Deripaska’s Diplomacy: False Hopes and Kremlin Games
The Russian oligarch’s revelations simply toe the Kremlin political line as part of a complex web of maneuvering and deception. As Vladimir Putin plays a long game, the West must remain vigilant.
Thinking Out Loud – Aug. 11, 2024
900 days of Russia’s full-scale war; Russia’s one-sided view of history and morality; Belarusian dictator Lukashenka blusters on.
Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on the developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine
Nov. 19