Section: RAND (USA)
Corruption and Russia’s Illicit Gold Trade
Russia’s use of gold has surged since the Ukraine invasion, fueling corruption and human rights abuses while supporting its wartime economy. Disrupting these illicit networks is essential to countering Moscow’s influence. …read more Source::...
The International Community Held Russia to Account for Not Abiding by Chemical Weapons Treaty
This week Russia sought to reclaim its seat on the Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. Given the irrefutable evidence that Russian forces used a chemical grenade against Ukrainian border guards, Russia’s candidacy was denied. …read more Source::...
Don’t Suffocate Truth: Evidence Shows Russia Violated the Chemical Weapons Treaty
This week Russia seeks to reclaim its seat on the Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. Given the irrefutable evidence that Russian forces used a chemical grenade against Ukrainian border guards, Russia’s candidacy should be rejected. …read more Source::...
Ukraine Is Now a Proxy War for Asian Powers
East Asian countries are increasingly involved in the Ukraine conflict, raising concerns of a proxy war. North Korea supports Russia with troops and weapons, while China aids economically. Japan and South Korea back Ukraine with nonlethal aid, reflecting broader geopolitical stakes. …read more Source::...
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::...
