Section: Research Organizations & Think Tanks about Ukraine
Russian Media Leaks Sensitive Details of Armenia’s Defense Posture
In February, Russian sources confirmed a $200 million loan to Armenia. The loan—extended by Moscow to allow Armenia to buy up-to-date Russian weapons—had been promised in June 2015 (see EDM, June 29, 2015). In a rather unusual manner, and contrary to the agreement’s confidentiality clause, the Russian media published a list of weapons to be...
Russia’s Evolving Role in the Caucasus.
…Undoubtedly, Russia’s strategic position in the Caucasus faces vulnerabilities that the West, Turkey and others appear willing to exploit. Russia will remain the region’s dominant military power for the near future, but its economic issues and security commitments in Ukraine and Syria could make sustaining influence in the Caucasus —...
The ulterior motive behind Russia’s partial Syria withdrawal
With great fanfare and “surprise” Russia once again seemingly out-maneuvered Western leadership in Syria. While much ink has been spilled debating whether President Vladimir Putin is executing a sound strategy—or is merely a tactical opportunist—it is clear that he has achieved his primary strategic goal: making Russia geopolitically relevant...
Could Putin’s Syria Withdrawal Backfire?
March 18, 2016 In each installment of “CGI Asks,” a selection of experts respond to a question about developments related to Russia and the broader region. This week, we ask whether Russian President Vladimir Putin’s surprise decision to withdraw most of the country’s military forces in Syria could have negative consequences for...
The FAQs: State Department Says Actions of Islamic State Constitute Genocide
What did Secretary Kerry say about Islamic State and genocide? In a speech on Thursday, Secretary of State John Kerry said that the U.S. has determined that the actions of Islamic State (aka ISIS) against Christians and other minority groups in Iraq and Syria constitutes an act of genocide. on The FAQs: State Department Says Actions of Islamic...
Military and Security Dimensions of the Donbas Conflict. Talk by Igor Sutyagin. April, 21,7pm
Two years of the conflict in the east of Ukraine have been a testing time for Ukraine’s leadership, its armed forces, which had to build their capacities from scratch. With the diplomatic solution for the conflict in limbo, it remains to be seen what its frozen model will look like or what potential further confrontation will entail. Igor...
The Obama Doctrine and Ukraine
Editors’ Note: In his interview with Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic, President Obama said Ukraine is a core interest for Moscow in a way that it is not for the United States. But the United States could have done more to help Kiev resist the Kremlin’s aggression, without engaging in war with Russia. This post originally appeared on...
Russia’s Military Operation in Syria: A New Stage
Russian President Vladimir Putin on 14 March announced his decision to remove part of the country’s military contingent from Syria. However, this step does not mean the end of Russia’s military presence in that country, especially since the aims of its operation in Syria have been only partially reached. Although Russia managed to...
Russia Marks 2 Year Anniversary of Crimea Annexation
March 18, 2016 …read more Source: Center on Global...
Russia Could Redeploy in Syria in ‘Hours’
Days after surprise pullout pledge, Putin says Russian forces ready to return anytime, airbase will remain active. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
