Russia Policy Monitor No. 2700
Europe: A problematic dependence;
Trouble (for Moscow) in the Arctic;
Enemies, enemies everywhere
Europe: A problematic dependence;
Trouble (for Moscow) in the Arctic;
Enemies, enemies everywhere
These days in Europe, there is a near-unanimous consensus about the threat posed by Russia and the need to continue to support Ukraine against Moscow’s aggression. But Europe’s steadfastness could be undermined by a different factor—a sustained and growing dependence on Russian energy among a number of its members.
Madagascar’s military seizes power after mass protests;
Congo trades export ban for cobalt quotas;
Russian forces fill the void as jihadists surge in Sahel;
Cameroon’s unrest grows
China purges top military officials;
China cracks down, arrests dozens of Christians;
Licensing deal for TikTok algorithm raises serious concerns;
Dutch government seizes PRC chipmaker Nexperia;
Despite China's threat's, UK delays China's mega-embassy again
Iran's new bargain with China: oil for arms;
New preparations for war...;
...And plans to militarize the Caspian;
Executions reach new high...;
...As legal penalties expand