Section: Research Organizations & Think Tanks about Ukraine
Ukraine: a major government reshuffle
On 5 September, Ukraine’s parliament (Verkhovna Rada, VR) appointed 10 new ministers, including two deputy prime ministers (see Appendix 1). The previous day, six ministers and the head of the State Property Fund (SPF) had tendered their resignations, with one ministry being dissolved. Additionally, five other ministerial posts remained...
China is pushing divisive political messages online using fake U.S. voters
A Chinese influence campaign called “Spamouflage” is posing as American voters on social media to fuel divisions before the 2024 U.S. presidential election. According to Graphika, the operation involves fake accounts criticizing both Democrats and Republicans, using hot-button topics like U.S. support for Ukraine and reproductive...
Ukraine Needs a New Storyline
Wars have simple strategic storylines. Ukraine, lacking a clear narrative, needs one to sustain Western support. The recent Kursk counteroffensive offers a reset, but Kyiv must articulate a plan. …read more Source::...
How to Make the Most of the Kursk Gambit
Ukraine’s bold incursion into Russia’s Kursk region may not be enough to deliver an absolute military victory for Kyiv. However, the Kursk offensive may work to Ukraine’s advantage at the negotiating table. …read more Source::...
Taiwan Is Trying To Learn From The Wars In Gaza And Ukraine
Every war is a chance for other armies to learn. The fighting in Ukraine and Israel offers lessons aplenty. Among the most avid students is Taiwan, which fears it might be the next target of attack. …read more Source:: Hoover...
Ukraine, Kursk, and the Importance of Lines of Operation in History
Ukraine’s bold incursion into Kursk mirrors historic tactics using interior lines. To withstand Russia’s response, Ukraine must consolidate forces, leveraging the rapid reinforcement and supply advantages interior lines provide. …read more Source::...
What Ukraine Gains from the Kursk Incursion
The operation reinforces the view that Putin is weak and Zelenskyy is far from defeated. …read more Source:: Hoover...
Too many still view Ukraine through the prism of Russian imperialism
The post Too many still view Ukraine through the prism of Russian imperialism appeared first on Atlantic Council. …read more Source:: Atlantic...
Mainstreaming the Problem of Ukrainian Ethnic Territories in Russia
PSCRP-BESA Reports No 81 (Sept 5, 2024) Despite the fact that the top military and political leadership of Ukraine is still hesitant to make lengthy official statements regarding the tasks of the offensive operation of the AFU in the Kursk … …read more Source:: Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic...
NATO And The War In Ukraine
NATO has been assisting Ukraine in its fight against Russia since February 2022, when Vladimir Putin sent in his troops to dismember the country. The war has drawn NATO countries closer in their resolve to deter Russia and defend against it if necessary, and also in their commitment to help Ukraine. …read more Source:: Hoover...