Category: EUROPE & EURASIA

Radioactive Consequences of a War in Ukraine

Rico Chandra | February 21, 2022

Rico Chandra provides insight on how a war in Ukraine could lead to thousands of radioactive sources getting lost, or worse, getting stolen and repurposed for political destabilization.

Belarus’s Weaponization of Migration Should Make Us Reevaluate the Extent of Crimes Against Humanity and Human Rights

Peter Pinto | December 7, 2021

Peter Pinto provides his perspective on the Belarus migration crisis and whether it constitutes a crime against humanity.

Afghanistan: Before Time Runs Out

Owen Kirby | August 9, 2021

As the Taliban inch closer toward retaking Afghanistan amid U.S. withdrawal, the International Republican Institute’s Owen Kirby provides analysis on how the U.S. and its partners can be helpful to the Afghan government with non-military assistance, while recognizing the reality on the ground.

Amidst Disinformation and Geopolitical Rivalry, Bulgaria Returns to the Polls July 11th

Kjell Engelbrekt | July 7, 2021

As Bulgarians head to the polls on July 11th for the second time within the span of a few months, Dr. Kjell Engelbrekt provides analysis on why the formation of a new and sustainable coalition government is unlikely.

The U.S. and Hungary: Friends in Need of a Better Way

Jon Greenwald | May 25, 2021

Jon Greenwald argues that Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s championing of what he calls “illiberal democracy”, including drawing closer to Russia and China, presents a security threat to the U.S. and the West more broadly by undermining basic values Washington and the European Union share and thus making it harder to pursue successfully the challenges presented by countries such as China and Russia. It urges and outlines a multi-level diplomatic response respectful of historic Hungarian sensitivities to close the dangerous distance that has opened between Hungary and both Washington and Brussels.

The UN Security Council is Failing – Why Reform is Needed Now

Breanna Reynolds | March 27, 2020

In this piece for the Foreign Policy Project, Breanna Reynolds highlights the need for reform within the UN Security Council, particularly as challenges to international security have become more complex than ever.

Negotiating Security in Latin America, How Russia Regained a Foothold in the Western Hemisphere

Taylor Valley | May 22, 2019

Taylor Valley discusses Russia’s strategy in Latin America in her geopolitical analysis for the Foreign Policy Project.

Russia’s Kissinger: The Man Behind Russia’s Geopolitical Grand Strategy

Nicolai Nielsen | December 6, 2018

Nicolai Nielsen writes about the mindset behind Russian foreign policy and its modern mastermind, Alexander Dugin.

Trump isn’t NATO’s Only Problem

Basel Ammane | September 18, 2018

CIP Non-Resident Fellow Basel Ammane describes that while the risk of a declining US commitment to the alliance is real under the Trump presidency, a shaky commitment by a US president is hardly the only source of problems for today’s NATO.

Canada Should Reemphasize Its Place in NATO

Basel Ammane | January 4, 2018

In this critical review and analysis, Basel Ammane argues why Canada should reemphasize its role in NATO.