The legal battle to bring Vladimir Putin to justice for his alleged involvement in human rights abuses and corruption scandals has been a topic of great interest in recent times. While some legal efforts have been made to hold Putin accountable for his actions, there are many legal and political obstacles that prevent
kirill_makarov via Shutterstock Paul Rogers, University of Bradford Following political developments in the past fortnight, two state-level policy changes in the Middle East are likely to combine to have a substantial impact on regional stability. On March 10, in a deal brokered by China and signed in Beijing, Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed
The recent drone incident in the Black Sea involving a Russian drone and a US Navy destroyer highlights the growing role of emerging technologies in international security. As unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and cyberweapons become more accessible and sophisticated, countries must develop comprehensive strategies to address these threats. This requires a multifaceted approach
People protest in Dhaka, Bangladesh, over daily power cuts, July 27, 2022. Sony Ramany/NurPhoto via Getty Images Amy Myers Jaffe, New York University Through a year of war in Ukraine, the U.S. and most European nations have worked to help counter Russia, in supporting Ukraine both with armaments and in world energy markets.
TikTok, the popular short-video sharing app, has recently released a report that highlights the presence of covert influence networks in Russia that have been misleading European users. The report suggests that these networks have been spreading misinformation and creating fake accounts, and have been difficult to detect and moderate. Misinformation and fake accounts
Andi Hoxhaj, UCL The Russian invasion of Ukraine serves as a sombre reminder that Europe’s unresolved issues can reignite. Given the rising tension in the Balkans, Germany and France have made settling the unresolved problems between Serbia and Kosovo a top priority for 2023. This is particularly important after a confrontation in December
Georgios Giannakopoulos, City, University of London The war in Ukraine has put Turkey into the geopolitical spotlight. One of Nato’s earliest member states, with a special relationship with Russia, Turkey is attempting to balance its competing interests, as well as increasing its own influence. Meanwhile, Turkey is in the middle of launching a
Ross Bennett-Cook, University of Westminster and Christoph Bluth, University of Bradford Russia has announced plans to begin direct flights to Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus, a state recognised only by Turkey. This will make Russia the only nation outside of Turkey to fly directly to the territory since it declared independence from the Republic of
Ukrainian firefighters battling flames at a power station hit by Russian missiles. Serhii Mykhalchuk/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images Benjamin Jensen, American University School of International Service In response to massive battlefield setbacks, Russia has increased its attacks in Ukraine on everything from power plants and dams to railways, pipelines and ports. These
This Russian short-range cruise missile, the Iskander-K, can carry nuclear warheads for several hundred miles. Russian Defense Ministry Press Service photo via AP Nina Srinivasan Rathbun, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Tactical nuclear weapons have burst onto the international stage as Russian President Vladimir Putin, facing battlefield losses in eastern