Russia Policy Monitor No. 2735
Russian spies are stealing Japanese tech;
Russian elites are hiding their wealth offshore;
Crimea is not the vacation destination it used to be;
Industry targeted by Russian cyber attacks
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The Strategic Logic Of Engaging Serbia
Last week’s launch of the strategic dialogue between Washington and Belgrade helps to advance all four fronts. What comes next, in terms of concrete deliverables on energy, strategic minerals, defense and regional partnerships, will determine whether the current opening translates into lasting strategic gains for the United States in the Western Balkans.
China Policy Monitor No. 1683
China, Russia plan to take down Starlink;
China, DPRK affirm mutual defense treaty;
German auto sales plummet in China;
Two sentenced in Chinese fentanyl trafficking scheme
Iran Democracy Monitor No. 253
Iran targets the Baha'i anew;
Israel targets IRGC crypto;
Tehran courts the Taliban;
Iran's growing space ambitions
The Lessons of Mali
Back in 2023, when the Malian army, aided by Russian mercenary forces, recaptured the northern city of Kidal, it seemed like the start of a new order in the West African state. Mali’s ruling military junta claimed it had done what the previous government could not: retake the strategically vital town from separatist forces. Russia, in turn, was able to offer evidence that it could serve as an effective security partner for those disillusioned with the West.