Section: Research & Analysis
Maturity test: What will happen to Ukraine and Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the future?
Challenging the assumptions: the dependency on Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian people Writing about “post-war” at the moment is a thankless task and, as many would say, unnecessary. The fighting is still ongoing, and the enemy continues to throw waves of their “cannon fodder” at the positions of Ukrainian forces, killing...
Fate of the “grain corridor”: can Russia withdraw from the agreement?
Food is one of the tools that Russian terrorists use to try to blackmail the civilized world, attempting to force it to accept the end of the war in Ukraine on Russian terms. Indeed, Ukrainian grain and other food exports are very important to many countries around the world. However, currently, the fate of the “grain corridor” — an...
Hacking the Lancet. Ways to defend against a Russian drone
Russian Lancet drones have become a problem for Ukrainian artillery. However, there are ways to counter them. Moreover, the use of Lancets is not as widespread and successful as Russian propaganda tries to show. Since autumn, images of Ukrainian equipment being targeted by Russian drones began to appear in the reports of Russian propaganda...
Arctic, industrial espionage, and sanctions circumvention. What threats do Nordic intelligence agencies see in Russia?
Recently, a number of European media outlets published information about the Kremlin’s plans to conquer the Baltic countries, which were formulated around 2021. Among these plans is the formation of a network of soft power organizations that advocate for cooperation with Russia; preventing further militarization of Estonia, Latvia, and...
Role of theatrical art during wartime
The Ukrainian theater in the reality of modern war Theatrical art is often considered as an artistic interpretation of real life. Accordingly, it is supposed to reflect what is happening to us in collective artistic images, emphasizing the main points. However, modern theatrical art not only represents reality from the stage but also consciously...
Failed state
Imperial-minded Russians like to define their neighbors, former Soviet republics, using the Western concept of a “failed state”. They claim that the formal attributes of statehood, acquired by them in 1991, did not lead to the formation of effective political institutions and consolidated civic nations. Failed state is a claim for...
“Ukraine’s losses will amount to trillions of dollars” — economist on the consequences of the war
The losses of Ukraine as a result of the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation already exceed $700 billion, according to the government’s data. The amount has increased due to the constant Russian attacks on infrastructure objects. The European Commission estimates the losses at 600 billion euros. Last year in September,...
Most Russians approve of the war one year after its start — an interview with the head of a Russian sociological center
“I was shocked by the degree of approval of the war. I expected a much sharper and more negative reaction from society to the declaration of war. Society turned out to be more apathetic, more submissive, and passive.” — Interview with sociologist, doctor in philosophy, and scientific director of the Levada Center, Lev Gudkov. Zoriana...
“You wanted it yourself.” What are the victims of violence by Russian military afraid of and what do they remain silent about?
Crime Investigation International Standards “It’s her own fault” Russian soldiers, having occupied part of Ukraine, use all available methods to terrorize the civilian population. They rob, intimidate, and torture people, trying to break their will to resist. One of the most heinous crimes committed by Russian troops in Ukraine...
Not only F-16s are extremely necessary for victory: The Pentagon has been reminded of 50 MQ-9 Reaper drones, which are being phased out of service
The issue of obtaining aircraft for Ukraine from the US is already being called critical, and the MQ-9 Reaper drones may help overcome the shortage of pilots. The importance of Western aircraft for Ukraine’s survival The Executive Director of the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, Douglas Birkey in the article with an unambiguous...