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I spent many years working on German economic relations with the Soviet Union and then Russia.…
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The road to Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine was paved with signals that, in retrospect, clearly…
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This report analyzes the Philippines’ “porcupine defense strategy,” emphasizing its reliance on maritime autonomous systems (MAS) and distributed lethality to deter aggression…
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In a recent article about how the Philippines are enhancing their defense capabilities, I focused on…
Read More »Ukraine’s Expanding Satellite Intelligence Network: How Finland and Eastern Europe Are Reshaping Modern Warfare Surveillance
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has fundamentally transformed international cooperation in space-based intelligence, with Finland and…
Read More »The European Union and China: Shaping a Way Ahead After 50 years of Diplomatic Relations
2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of official diplomatic relations between the European Union and…
Read More »The BRICS Paradox: How Can Rival Powers Navigate Economic Cooperation Amid Strategic Competition to Reset the Global Order?
BRICS currently consists of eleven countries: its five original members, Brazil, China, India, Russia, and South…
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