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Moldova’s push toward the European Union is now about more than accession. It is a test of whether reform can reduce Russia’s leverage.

Strategic Affairs 2025-05-23

North Korea's destroyer launch debacle highlights cracks in Kim's military push

The destroyer may have been developed with Russian assistance, potentially in exchange for Pyongyang supplying arms or even troops to support Moscow's war in Ukraine, say observers.

Moldova’s push toward the European Union is now about more than accession. It is a test of whether reform can reduce Russia’s leverage.

Strategic Affairs 2025-05-20

Russian ground force chief dismissed amid Kremlin leadership turmoil

More than a dozen senior military and defense officials have been charged with corruption or abuse of power.

Moldova’s push toward the European Union is now about more than accession. It is a test of whether reform can reduce Russia’s leverage.

Strategic Affairs 2025-05-16

Russia's military recruitment crisis undermines its future

To sidestep a new draft, Moscow is turning to foreign fighters and coercion, but at growing cost to its military and strategic stability.

Moldova’s push toward the European Union is now about more than accession. It is a test of whether reform can reduce Russia’s leverage.

Strategic Affairs 2025-05-07

Warship launch underscores North Korea's spending priorities as millions face hunger

Despite devastating hardships in the country, North Korea's leader used the unveiling ceremony to declare ambitions for even more advanced military assets.

Moldova’s push toward the European Union is now about more than accession. It is a test of whether reform can reduce Russia’s leverage.

Strategic Affairs 2025-05-06

Russia's war-weary economy under pressure as inflation, oil slump, sanctions take toll

The outcome of the war with Ukraine will be largely dependent on economic forces, analysts predict.

Moldova’s push toward the European Union is now about more than accession. It is a test of whether reform can reduce Russia’s leverage.

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.

Moldova’s push toward the European Union is now about more than accession. It is a test of whether reform can reduce Russia’s leverage.

Strategic Affairs 2025-03-26

Kazakhstan seeks to reduce Russian and Chinese influence in its uranium industry

Kazakhstan is betting on Western markets as it tries to weaken the influence of Russia and China in its uranium industry.

Moldova’s push toward the European Union is now about more than accession. It is a test of whether reform can reduce Russia’s leverage.

Strategic Affairs 2025-03-18

Russia escalates meddling in Romania, Bosnia in bid to destabilize Europe

As the two countries push closer to the West, Moscow is interfering in their politics to sow chaos and challenge NATO's influence in the region, say analysts.

Moldova’s push toward the European Union is now about more than accession. It is a test of whether reform can reduce Russia’s leverage.

Strategic Affairs 2025-03-10

N. Korea reveals submarine development as Kim doubles down on nuclear arsenal

This move marks the first time the nuclear-armed country has revealed construction of an alleged ballistic missile submarine.

Moldova’s push toward the European Union is now about more than accession. It is a test of whether reform can reduce Russia’s leverage.

Strategic Affairs 2025-03-07

Iran exploiting Sudan's civil war for strategic Red Sea access: report

While Tehran has voiced support for Sudan's embattled government and promised investment, a military arrangement could be its real endgame.