Section: RAND (USA)
My List of Weapons Europe Can Give Ukraine Now—Before It’s Too Late
Europe must act swiftly to support Ukraine’s defense amid potential U.S. aid cuts. By investing 0.5-1 percent of GDP, Europe can bolster Ukraine with air defense, artillery, drones, and essential military gear. Urgent action is needed to uphold European security and values. …read more Source::...
Kim Jong-un’s Risky Business in Russia
North Korea is sending 12,000 troops to Russia to aid in its fight against Ukraine. This deployment reveals Kim Jong-un’s desperation for cash but presents significant risks for his regime. …read more Source::...
Russia’s Imperial Ambitions Are a Clear Threat to NATO
As long as Moscow uses force to pursue imperial ambition, Russia’s neighbors and NATO members will be under threat. Multiple factors could affect this, including the outcome of the war in Ukraine, Russia’s capacity to rebuild military power while repressing domestic opposition, and Western resolve. …read more Source::...
Russia’s Deflections and Denials About Chemical Weapons Use in Ukraine
State parties should demand that Russia stop weakening the global ban on chemical weapons use with its torrent of falsehoods about others, disclose its own secret chemical weapons activities, and lay out a plan for coming into compliance with an accord it helped negotiate. …read more Source::...
The Meeting of the Mavericks: North Korea and Russia
One of the more unexpected outcomes of the Russo-Ukrainian war has been the revitalized partnership between Russia and North Korea. But what happens after the Ukraine war. Will the special relationship between Russia and North Korea endure? …read more Source::...
Helping Ukraine Strike Deep in Russia
Ukraine’s innovative drones are damaging Russian forces, but Kyiv’s request for more long-range strike support from the United States resulted in only modest assistance. Despite NATO’s growing support, Washington remains hesitant due to potential risks. …read more Source::...
Putin’s Silence on Kursk Offensive Might Be a Giant Mistake
Throughout his presidency, Vladimir Putin has repeatedly failed to project leadership qualities in times of crisis. His relative silence on Ukraine’s Kursk offensive has led to public criticism, even from supporters. This pattern of evasion undermines trust and complicates his leadership approach. …read more Source::...
The Kursk Offensive: Triumph or Tragedy in the Making?
Ukraine’s Kursk operation is potentially a game-changing move. But it could lead to escalation, including increased Russian use of chemical weapons. …read more Source::...
Ukraine’s ‘Masterstroke’ Kursk Offensive Is About Geometry, not Geography
Ukraine’s Kursk offensive was a tactical masterstroke that changed the geometry of the battlefield by extending Russian lines and obliging them to rethink their force allocation assumptions. This changes the military calculus. …read more Source::...
Ukraine’s Kursk Incursion: Another Nail in the Coffin of Putin’s Regime?
Ukraine’s bold Kursk operation challenges Putin’s war narrative and exposes domestic vulnerabilities. While unlikely to collapse Putin’s regime, the symbolic impact of Ukrainian advances into Russian territory erodes its foundation and boosts Ukraine’s resolve. …read more Source::...
