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As Moscow faces sanctions and diplomatic isolation from the West over its invasion of Ukraine, it is aggressively seeking influence in Africa.

Global Issues 2024-11-12

N. Korea's provocations, alliance with Russia risk escalating global tensions

After launching a salvo of short-range ballistic missiles last week, Pyongyang ratified a landmark defense pact with Moscow.

As Moscow faces sanctions and diplomatic isolation from the West over its invasion of Ukraine, it is aggressively seeking influence in Africa.

Global Issues 2024-11-06

Simulated strike: Putin's latest attempt at nuclear extortion

Russian President Vladimir Putin understands that threatening nuclear war is an effective propaganda strategy, say analysts.

As Moscow faces sanctions and diplomatic isolation from the West over its invasion of Ukraine, it is aggressively seeking influence in Africa.

Global Issues 2024-10-18

NATO demonstrates cohesive nuclear deterrence posture with Steadfast Noon

Russian officials increasingly are leaning on nuclear saber-rattling in an effort to dissuade NATO allies and partners from further intervening in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

As Moscow faces sanctions and diplomatic isolation from the West over its invasion of Ukraine, it is aggressively seeking influence in Africa.

Global Issues 2024-09-30

Russia's latest Sarmat ICBM test ends in catastrophic failure

For over six years, the Sarmat missile has been central to Russia's nuclear arsenal modernization. In September, evidence suggests one blew up at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia.

As Moscow faces sanctions and diplomatic isolation from the West over its invasion of Ukraine, it is aggressively seeking influence in Africa.

Global Issues 2024-09-27

China launches intercontinental missile into Pacific in rare test, rattling neighbors

Japan expressed 'serious concern' about the test and New Zealand said it was 'an unwelcome and concerning development.'