The Effects of Wars: Lessons from Ukraine.
The Effects of Wars: Lessons from Ukraine
https://www.e-ir.info/2024/08/14/the-effects-of-wars-lessons-from-ukraine/
Reductive approaches must be replaced with a more comprehensive integrated analysis to learn lessons essential to preventing comparable conflicts.
Ukraine war: Kursk offensive has taken the war into Russia and put Putin on the back foot – for now.
Ukraine war: Kursk offensive has taken the war into Russia and put Putin on the back foot – for now
https://theconversation.com/ukraine-war-kursk-offensive-has-taken-the-war-into-russia-and-put-putin-on-the-back-foot-for-now-236663
Ukraine has captured hundreds of square kilometres of Russia in a well-planned surprise attack.
Between Myth and Reality: Soviet Legacies in the Russian Arctic.
Between Myth and Reality: Soviet Legacies in the Russian Arctic
https://www.e-ir.info/2024/08/14/between-myth-and-reality-soviet-legacies-in-the-russian-arctic/
While seven of the eight Arctic states are NATO members, Russia is still a significant opponent in the region due to the size of its northern coastline and historical conditions.
Israel’s Great Dilemma: Its Three Choices in the Gaza War.
Israel’s Great Dilemma: Its Three Choices in the Gaza War
https://www.fairobserver.com/world-news/israels-great-dilemma-its-three-choices-in-the-gaza-war/
Israel’s strategic options for its war in Gaza are occupation, withdrawal and state-building. Each choice carries significant costs and risks
Wagner Group setback in Mali challenges Moscow’s strategy in Africa and the region’s faith in Russian mercenaries.
Wagner Group setback in Mali challenges Moscow’s strategy in Africa and the region’s faith in Russian mercenaries
https://theconversation.com/wagner-group-setback-in-mali-challenges-moscows-strategy-in-africa-and-the-regions-faith-in-russian-mercenaries-236285
Dozens of Russian fighters were killed in confrontation with rebel groups in Mali amid speculation that Ukrainian intelligence played a role.
French imports of Russian LNG surge, but Ukraine supporters seek a stop.
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international/20240809-french-imports-of-russia-s-liquified-natural-gas-surge-but-ukraine-supporters-seek-a-stop
Iran’s West Asian Neo-Empire: Armed and Ready.
Iran’s West Asian Neo-Empire: Armed and Ready
https://www.e-ir.info/2024/08/09/irans-west-asian-neo-empire-armed-and-ready/
The Islamic Republic and its liegemen are preparing to sustain a multifront war against the US, Israel, and Arab foes.
Ceasefire in Gaza more remote with the assassination of Haniyeh and promotion of Sinwar.
Ceasefire in Gaza more remote with the assassination of Haniyeh and promotion of Sinwar
https://theconversation.com/ceasefire-in-gaza-more-remote-with-the-assassination-of-haniyeh-and-promotion-of-sinwar-236379
Both Hamas and the Israeli government have doubled down on their determination to continue the conflict.
Mali is still unsafe under the military: why it hasn’t made progress against rebels and terrorists.
Mali is still unsafe under the military: why it hasn’t made progress against rebels and terrorists
https://theconversation.com/mali-is-still-unsafe-under-the-military-why-it-hasnt-made-progress-against-rebels-and-terrorists-236252
To win its counterinsurgency war, Mali’s military must focus on the fragility of the state, strained military capabilities, and fallout from Russian-Ukraine crisis.
Qatari mediation was already producing diminishing returns – assassination of Hamas negotiator further erodes Gulf state’s role.
Qatari mediation was already producing diminishing returns – assassination of Hamas negotiator further erodes Gulf state’s role
https://theconversation.com/qatari-mediation-was-already-producing-diminishing-returns-assassination-of-hamas-negotiator-further-erodes-gulf-states-role-236112
Successor to slain Palestinian negotiator is a hardliner who resides in Gaza’s tunnels and has no realistic chance of being in Doha for talks.
