Section: RAND (USA)
Europe Could Help Get Ukraine and Russia to the Negotiating Table
Only diplomacy will end this war. But the U.S.-led process has been episodic and inconsistent. As top Trump officials remain preoccupied with Iran, European governments have an opportunity to take the initiative. …read more Source::...
Ukraine’s Winning Strategy Against Russia: Attrition
Over the last two years, Ukraine has developed an effective, if not necessarily novel, strategy of attrition: kill more Russian soldiers, faster. Ukraine’s leaders use business principles to maximize both Russian casualties and economic costs. …read more Source::...
Robots Just Captured a Russian Position in Ukraine—but Don’t Worry About Real-Life Terminators Just Yet
Military ground robotics are rapidly transforming battlefield tasks. But for the immediate future, robots are more likely to support the fight, rather than lead it. …read more Source::...
How Russia Is Intercepting Communications from European Satellites
Russia has been secretly stalking European spacecraft since its invasion of Ukraine in 2014. What can Europe do about it? …read more Source::...
Ukraine Is Determined, but Tired
In Kyiv, Ukrainians express resolve against Russian aggression but fatigue from war. They doubt a negotiated peace is achievable and stress the importance of military strength and Western support, prioritizing sovereignty and unity for future governance. …read more Source::...
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::...
