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The survey showed 51% of respondents believe there is a 'high' or 'very high' risk that Russia could go to war with their country in the coming years.

Global Issues 2025-04-30

Moscow targets Dutch infrastructure in escalation of hybrid war against Ukraine's allies

Russian hackers breached Dutch critical infrastructure in a first-of-its-kind attack, as Europe faces rising threats from Moscow’s hybrid war.

The survey showed 51% of respondents believe there is a 'high' or 'very high' risk that Russia could go to war with their country in the coming years.

Defense Trends 2025-04-29

Growing concerns push Germany to reinforce NATO's eastern flank in Lithuania

Lithuania's strategic position -- wedged between the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad and Belarus, a close ally of Moscow -- makes it particularly vulnerable.

The survey showed 51% of respondents believe there is a 'high' or 'very high' risk that Russia could go to war with their country in the coming years.

Global Issues 2025-04-28

Desperate for reach, Russia clings to Red Sea base deal in war-torn Sudan

Amid civil war and chaos, Sudan's ability to provide Russia with a crucial naval base on a vital shipping lane is in serious doubt.

The survey showed 51% of respondents believe there is a 'high' or 'very high' risk that Russia could go to war with their country in the coming years.

Defense Trends 2025-04-24

Denmark invests in drone warfare as Russian threat looms over Baltics

The initiative draws directly on battlefield lessons from Ukraine and aims to make Denmark more resilient to potential aggression.

The survey showed 51% of respondents believe there is a 'high' or 'very high' risk that Russia could go to war with their country in the coming years.

Global Issues 2025-04-23

Philippines raises security concerns over Chinese-linked underwater drones

Suspected Chinese underwater drones capable of aiding underwater warfare are raising national security alarms amid territorial disputes.

The survey showed 51% of respondents believe there is a 'high' or 'very high' risk that Russia could go to war with their country in the coming years.

Global Issues 2025-04-22

Cable wars: Growing signs of Russian-Chinese cooperation on maritime disruption

Russia and China may be collaborating on undersea cable sabotage, with more than a dozen suspicious incidents since 2023.

The survey showed 51% of respondents believe there is a 'high' or 'very high' risk that Russia could go to war with their country in the coming years.

Defense Trends 2025-04-21

Russia's shrinking army turns to convicts, foreign mercenaries as casualties soar

Military recruitment has dropped fivefold since its peak in mid-2024 -- with contract signings with the Russian Defense Ministry dropping from 200–250 a day to just 40 in January 2025.

The survey showed 51% of respondents believe there is a 'high' or 'very high' risk that Russia could go to war with their country in the coming years.

Defense Trends 2025-04-17

Poland reinforces military, strategic alliances as Russian threat looms

In 2025, defense expenditures are expected to increase to 4.7% of GDP, and in 2026 they will exceed 5% of GDP.

The survey showed 51% of respondents believe there is a 'high' or 'very high' risk that Russia could go to war with their country in the coming years.

Defense Trends 2025-04-16

Russia intensifies undersea spying as hidden sensors track UK nuclear sub fleet

The sensors could enable Moscow to track and even neutralize the United Kingdom's strategic nuclear assets if war breaks out.

The survey showed 51% of respondents believe there is a 'high' or 'very high' risk that Russia could go to war with their country in the coming years.

Emerging Challenges 2025-04-15

NATO flags Russian threat to longstanding ban on nuclear weapons in space

A Russian nuclear presence in orbit could imperil not only satellites used by Ukraine and its allies in the ongoing war, but also a vast array of civilian and commercial systems.

The survey showed 51% of respondents believe there is a 'high' or 'very high' risk that Russia could go to war with their country in the coming years.

Global Issues 2025-04-14

Moscow's hybrid warfare tactics target Italy over support for Ukraine

Russia's efforts to destabilize Italy include diplomatic provocations, state-backed propaganda campaigns and alleged cyberattacks.

The survey showed 51% of respondents believe there is a 'high' or 'very high' risk that Russia could go to war with their country in the coming years.

Emerging Challenges 2025-04-10

From phishing to financial theft: How AI supercharges North Korea's cyber crimes

Pyongyang reportedly has established an AI operation that analysts call 'a significant enhancement' of North Korea's cyber-warfare capabilities.

The survey showed 51% of respondents believe there is a 'high' or 'very high' risk that Russia could go to war with their country in the coming years.

Emerging Challenges 2025-04-09

China's cyber espionage infiltrates strategic networks across Latin America

During 'hunt forward missions' in Latin America and the Caribbean, analysts detected malware linked to the Chinese Communist Party on multiple foreign partner networks.

The survey showed 51% of respondents believe there is a 'high' or 'very high' risk that Russia could go to war with their country in the coming years.

Strategic Affairs 2025-04-08

Russian corruption weakening Moscow's war machine against Ukraine

Corruption is just one of many mounting challenges Russia faces as the invasion of its smaller neighbor drags into its fourth year, a report finds.

The survey showed 51% of respondents believe there is a 'high' or 'very high' risk that Russia could go to war with their country in the coming years.

Defense Trends 2025-04-07

Finland's multi-use bomb shelters inspire Europe as NATO-Russia tensions rise

The Nordic country has bomb shelters to protect almost all its citizens in case of war. In peacetime, the underground facilities are used for recreational activities.

The survey showed 51% of respondents believe there is a 'high' or 'very high' risk that Russia could go to war with their country in the coming years.

Emerging Challenges 2025-04-03

Growing Russia-China Arctic alliance spurs call for stronger US military presence in region

NATO also is beefing up its defenses in the Arctic region, including holding the largest military drills by the Western military alliance since the end of the Cold War.

The survey showed 51% of respondents believe there is a 'high' or 'very high' risk that Russia could go to war with their country in the coming years.

Global Issues 2025-04-02

Russia's African gambit backfires as mercenary presence deepens regional turmoil

The presence of Moscow's Africa Corps has been defined by brutality, corruption and the entrenchment of autocratic rule, a report finds.

The survey showed 51% of respondents believe there is a 'high' or 'very high' risk that Russia could go to war with their country in the coming years.

Defense Trends 2025-04-01

China's expansion of deep-sea exploration arouses military concerns

Chinese research vessels are allegedly collecting sensitive military data, raising concerns among multiple countries.