Section: Research Organizations & Think Tanks about Ukraine
Kremlin-backed militants free blogger accused of ’extremism’, others still held hostage for pro-Ukrainian stand
53-year-old Hennady Benitsky has been released several months after being seized by militants from the so-called ‘Luhansk people’s republic’ [LNR], who have not terminated their charges of ‘extremism’. Edward Nedelyaev, who was arrested earlier, remains in militant custody, as do others seized for a pro-Ukrainian position and...
Ukraine: New Restrictions on Anti-Corruption Groups
Press ReleasesUkraine: New Restrictions on Anti-Corruption GroupsMarch 27, 2017Following President Poroshenko signing a measure that will increase government monitoring into civil society groups, Freedom House issued a statement. …read more Source: Freedom...
Iranian Missile Tests on the Rise
In February 2017, the Islamic Republic of Iran conducted a test of its Soumar cruise missile. The test was declared a success, and according to reports, the missile flew 600km during flight. The test occurred only a few days after Iran conducted a flight test of its medium range ballistic missile (MRBM). After the MRBM test, the United States...
Why we signed the open letter from scientists supporting a total ban on nuclear weapons
The UN is debating a total ban on all nuclear weapons. WikimediaThese are dangerous times. The Doomsday Clock sits at just two and a half minutes before midnight, which represents global catastrophe. The Doomsday Clock has been maintained by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists since 1947, and has only ever been closer to midnight back in 1953,...
US Lawmakers Remain Firm on Russia Sanctions
US sanctions on Russia, imposed in response to the annexation of Crimea in 2014, must not only be maintained, “they should be tightened,” according to Rep. Steve Chabot (R-OH). As recently as March 20, Russia has performed military drills practicing “offensive and defensive operations,” in Crimea, Chabot said, adding: “The fact that Russia has...
War in the Courts: Ukraine, Russia and the ICJ
Russia / Europe Russia’s annexation of Crimea and its military aggression in eastern Ukraine is widely seen asa clear violation of the fundamental principles and norms of international law. Despite this, there are few international legal mechanisms that allow Ukraine to bring Russia to justice and prevent further Russian military actions in...
Thousands March in Pro-Life Rallies in Romania and Moldova
Representatives of the Orthodox Church were also present at the rallies, which included shows of support for traditional families, a touchy subject in Romania. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Meet Our Newest Fellows
The International Reporting Project is awarding fellowships to report on gender and LGBTI rights as well as religion issues around the world. The deadline to apply for the gender and LGBTI rights reporting fellowship has passed for spring and summer travel. We will reopen the application for fall and winter travel shortly. The application for...
Navaly Claims Russian PM Medvedev Responsible for Protests Across Russia
Unapproved protests were the largest in years, leading to hundreds of arrests. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
What Past Empires Tell Us About the Future
Originally produced on March 20, 2017 for Mauldin Economics, LLC By George Friedman and Jacob L. Shapiro Spanish essayist George Santayana once wrote, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it,” but there is a problem with this famous and witty line. Studying history has little practical utility in averting past outcomes. We...
