Defense
Covers military strategies, NATO collaboration, and EU defense initiatives.
Russia’s War Machine: How It Fights Without Winning (Q2 2025)
As negotiations flicker in the background of a grinding war, Russia’s ability to sustain its military effort in Ukraine depends on a fragile web of foreign supply, internal mobilization, and retrofitted Soviet stockpiles. This report examines the current state of Russia’s armed forces in Q2 2025, revealing a system stretched but still operational — and why that matters.
The Sumy Attack: Beyond Violence, Towards Understanding the Message
On Palm Sunday, Russia attacked the Ukrainian city of Sumy in an act that went beyond war — a message of hatred that struck civilians and sacred meaning alike.
After the War: The Eurasian Covenant
“After the War: The Eurasian Covenant” is not a deal, nor a surrender — but a framework. A vision for lasting peace between Europe, Ukraine, and Russia rooted in dignity, realism, and historical awareness. As old alliances shift and global power balances evolve, this proposal outlines a European-led path forward: balancing security, rebuilding trust, and preparing for a post-hegemonic world. A beginning — before it’s too late.
