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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 2026-04-09

Dependence on West discredits China's self-reliance myth

Beijing preaches self-reliance and 'national rejuvenation', yet China's economy is still powered by Western markets, U.S. dollars, and foreign capital.

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 2026-03-24

Strategic US-South Korea partnership aims to deliver multitude of maritime benefits

South Korea is committing billions to revive American shipbuilding, which will deliver economic protection for Seoul and counter China's naval expansion and Russia's threats to global sea lanes.

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 2026-03-23

China's duty-free 'deal' deepens Africa's dependency

The policy may look like aid, but it instead locks Africa deeper into supplying low-value commodities while expand Beijing's economic and political grip on the continent.

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 2026-03-19

Finland's plan to lift nuclear arms ban underscores Russian threat to Europe

Finland's nuclear policy flip exposes the real fears of Russian aggression, as Helsinki ditches its anti-nuclear stance to bolster NATO deterrence in the vital Arctic theater.

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 2026-03-11

Gibraltar is Britain's rock of defense

From one of NATO's most strategic chokepoints, the UK is signaling that it intends to deter adversaries, sustain credible undersea power, and protect allied sea lanes.

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 2026-03-07

Russia's intelligence failures in the Arctic: a strategic blind spot

As Russia's quagmire in Ukraine continues to drain Moscow's resources -- including an estimated one million casualties -- NATO is expanding its presence along the Arctic frontier.

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 2026-03-05

France's seizure of 'shadow fleet' tanker signals hardening Western resolve

France intercepted the tanker Grinch and released it only after a multi-million euro fine, signaling a tougher crackdown on Russia's 'shadow fleet'.

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 2026-03-04

Norway, UK fortify NATO’s arctic defense

The UK and Norway are reinforcing NATO’s northern, protecting undersea cables and pipelines with Type 26 anti-submarine frigates, uncrewed systems, Arctic training and shared munitions.

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 2026-03-02

The United Kingdom: a pillar of Arctic security, global deterrence

As Arctic sea lanes open and tensions rise, Britain is doubling down on deterrence in the High North.

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 2026-02-25

Norway the Arctic guardian and NATO’s strategic anchor

Norway is NATO’s anchor in the high north, boosting Arctic defenses with major upgrades and new long-range strike systems, as melting ice and Russian activity raise tensions on the northern flank.