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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 2025-03-03

Is Russia preparing for war with NATO?

Moscow's plans to send up to 100,000 troops to Belarus this year augur a possible preparation for invading Europe, observers say.

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 2025-02-14

Russian drone hits Chernobyl's protective dome: Ukraine

Time-stamped Ukrainian footage showed an explosion beside the dome holding in the ruined power plant's deadly radiation.

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 2025-02-12

Kazakhstan's tough decision: should Russia build its nuclear power plants?

After imposing its nuclear technology, Russia would consolidate control over Kazakhstan’s energy industry for decades to come, analysts warn.

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 2025-01-30

North Korea's Kim vows nuclear expansion as clash with enemies 'inevitable'

The provocative comments come amid increasing concern that Russia may be providing the country with assistance in developing weapons of mass destruction.

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 2025-01-29

From threat to denial: Russia shifts nuclear narrative in bid to blame West for tensions

With its nuclear extortion, Russia has crossed more than one red line during its invasion of Ukraine and drastically weakened itself, 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 2025-01-15

Russia stokes nuclear-war frenzy at home amid mass production of mobile shelters

Moscow continues its nuclear saber-rattling that began after the initial setbacks in the war against Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin's failed 'blitzkrieg.'

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 2025-01-08

Russia gains foothold in Kazakhstan's largest uranium deposit

Moscow used its leverage and exerted strong political pressure on Astana to further expand its influence in the Central Asian republic.

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 2025-01-07

Iran conducts air defense drills near Natanz nuclear site

Many in the international community have condemned Iran's recent ramping up of uranium enrichment beyond any credible civilian use.

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 2024-12-25

Moscow's nuclear threats aggravate economic crisis in Russia

Sanctions linked to Russia's continuing use of nuclear threats have hit ordinary Russians hard with inflation, a shortage of goods and a decline in income.

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 2024-12-09

'God's gift': Russian propagandists prep populace for nuclear war

The Kremlin's nuclear rhetoric is alarming the region, but analysts cite reasons Vladimir Putin is not likely to resort to using nuclear weapons.