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Biden, Europe, and No Prospect of Détente With Russia

November 19, 2020

When it became apparent that Joe Biden is to be the next president of the United States, no matter the petulant protestations of the present incumbent, who is best forgotten, there was cautious optimi…

The Karabakh War Is Over. The Crisis Is Not. What Comes Next?

November 18, 2020

Opinion

First, I want to begin this analysis by posting the full translation of an article posted yesterday by the Russian webzine Vzgliad. I materially don’t have the time to make my own translation, s…

Analytical Reflections: Learning from the Nagorno-Karabakh Fiasco

November 18, 2020

Opinion

The sudden conclusion of the Nagorno-Karabakh War is the perfect time to reflect on why the analytical community got it so wrong about that conflict, both in terms of its dynamic developments and ulti…

The New Space Race

November 18, 2020

Opinion

We might not give it much thought, but the ability to place satellites into space has changed the way we live our lives in so many ways. From navigating our way by car, to ordering delivery services o…

Syria’s International Conference on Refugees Is a Masterclass in Balancing

November 17, 2020

Opinion

The kinetic phase of the Hybrid War of Terror on Syria has mostly drawn to a close, as evidenced by the milestone event of the country hosting an international conference on the return of refugees, wh…

Russian Diplomacy Pulls Caucasus From Brink of Disaster

November 16, 2020

Opinion

During six weeks of intense fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces which erupted on September 27 over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh territory, it is estimated that up to 5,000 lives were los…

The End of the Nagorno-Karabakh War: Retrospection, Clarification, and Forecast

November 14, 2020

Opinion

The end of the Nagorno-Karabakh War that was brought about by Armenia's sudden Russian-facilitated surrender following its total defeat on the battlefield is the perfect time for reviewing why so many…

Biden Will Support Regional States Against Turkey but Will Expect Them to Also Turn Against Russia

November 14, 2020

Opinion

On Saturday, the Associated Press announced Joe Biden the winner of the 2020 U.S. Presidential Elections. Although this has not been officially confirmed, especially as Donald Trump is refusing to con…